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Nestlé exposed over alleged double standards putting African children in danger

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Nestlé exposed over alleged double standards putting African children in danger

A Swiss watchdog group, Public Eye, has exposed multinational corporation Nestlé over an alleged double standard on the African market, putting African children in danger.

According to the Public Eye, Nestlé is adding sugar to baby food tailored to the African market.

They accused Nestlé of double standards by not following to health standards applied to richer nations.

The Public Eye revealed the examined nearly 100 samples of Cerelac purchased in over 20 African countries, adding that 94 per cent contained added sugar, noting that Nestle products sold in Africa contain 6 grams of added sugar per serving.

In a post shared by a veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt stated, “The multi-national corporation, @Nestle NESTLE, is allegedly applying double standards, which puts African children in serious danger.

According to “Public Eye”, a Swiss  Non-Governmental organisation, Nestlé adds sugar to baby food prepared for the African market against guidelines from the World Health Organisation.

“Public Eye” claims that in Switzerland, where the food and drink multinational is headquartered, and other European countries, NESTLE’s main baby cereal brand is sold with zero added sugar.

A report by “Public Eye” said most of the samples of NESTLE’s Cerelac Infant cereals on sale in African countries contained added sugar, while equivalent products sold in Europe do not”, his post concluded.

Also, Public Eye’s food and agriculture expert, Laurent Gaberell, speaking during a hybrid meeting in Lagos, noted a formulation gap between Nestlé’s African markets and wealthier continents.

According to him, the differences in composition are not technical but a strategic business choice.

Laurent Gaberell stated, “Parents cannot make informed choices because they are not told what’s inside.

“Sugar-free Cerelac variants dominate markets in Switzerland, Germany and the UK, while India transitioned to 14 redesigned sugar-free products in 2024 following public pressure”, he added.

Also, Nestlé, Corporate Affairs Manager, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Toju Egbebi, has rejected the claims.

According to her, Cerelac products with and without sugar are sold in Europe.

She highlighted that in South Africa and Ghana, there are sugar-free Nestle products.

Toju Egbebi stated, “This is not true. Cerelac products with and without sugar are sold in Europe. In Africa, sugar-free variants are already available in South Africa and Ghana. The variant without refined sugar will be rolled out in Nigeria very soon.”

“Our Cerelac infant cereals in Africa do not contain the levels of refined sugars mentioned in this report. The levels of added sugars are well below Codex standards, which we apply everywhere,” she said.

“We offer variants with and without added sugars in the same price range in both Africa and Europe. We are fully transparent about the composition of our products. Depending on regulations, we declare total and/or added sugars. In Nigeria, sugar is listed as an ingredient on our labels.”

Meanwhile, reports suggest there is a growing Childhood obesity on the rise in Africa, with children under five overweight nearly doubling since 1990.

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“Greatness is rarely born in comfort, don’t wait for perfect conditions” – Sam Jonah advises youth

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“Greatness is rarely born in comfort, don’t wait for perfect conditions” – Sam Jonah advises youth

Sir Sam Jonah, a Ghanaian business mogul, has advised Ghanaian youths that greatness is rarely born in comfort.

The business titan urged Ghanaian youths not to wait for the perfect conditions but to start now, when they have an idea or a dream.

According to him, greatness is born out of discipline and courage, not comfort.

Sir Sam Jonah, in his acceptance speech at the EMY Africa after winning the prestigious Ultimate Man of the Year Award on Saturday, November 22, 2025, Sam Jonah stated, “To the young people listening tonight, let me say this plainly: don’t wait for perfect conditions. Greatness is rarely born in comfort.”

“If my journey has taught me anything at all, it is that excellence is not an episode. Excellence is a habit. Excellence is a discipline. It is a standard we must insist upon daily, even when no one is watching…”

“If you have an idea, start. If you have a dream, protect it, and if you want to lead, lead first with integrity. For in a world overflowing with noise, it is character that speaks the loudest.”

Sam Jonah further challenged the current leaders to create a pathway for the youths to soar high.

He added, “…creating pathways so that the next generation can run faster, soar higher, and dream bigger than we could ever do.”

“I am the beneficiary of mentors who expanded my ambition, colleagues who matched my commitment and ordinary, hard-working Ghanaians whose toil forms the bedrock of every enterprise I’ve been privileged to lead.”

In separate news, Sir Sam Jonah has said Africa’s long-standing economic model of shipping out raw materials and importing finished products is virtually exporting jobs and importing unemployment.

According to Sam Jonah, African countries prioritising the sale of raw materials over local industrialisation are effectively exporting jobs and importing unemployment.

He challenged African leaders and the private sector must move beyond primary commodity exports and focus on producing finished goods that meet world needs.

Speaking at the launch of the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, Sir Sam Jonah stated, “For more than half a century, we have exported cocoa, gold, timber, oil, and bauxite. Yet the jobs, the technologies, the real value—those have been created elsewhere.

Every time we ship out raw materials and import finished products, we effectively export jobs and import unemployment. And we cannot industrialise if we continue feeding other nations’ factories instead of building our own”.

Sir Sam Jonah further stated that the transformation Africa needs will happen through business: through factories operating consistently, through entrepreneurs solving problems.

He added, “The transformation we seek will not happen in ministry conference rooms. It will not happen in communiqués, nor in reports that gather dust.

It happens—in the real world—through business: through factories operating consistently, through entrepreneurs solving problems, through investors taking long-term bets, through regional supply chains linking producers to markets.

That is why the private sector must be at the very centre of Africa’s industrial and trade transformation. Governments set the stage, yes. But it is the private sector that performs the play”.

“In 2027, there’ll be a crack in NDC” – Nigel Gaisie

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“In 2027, there’ll be a crack in NDC” – Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder and General Overseer of the Prophetic Hill Church, has said there would be cracks within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2027.

According to Nigel Gaisie, the NDC will experience an internal rift in 2027, but the party will not be affected but only the individual who exits the party.

He highlighted that what the New Patriotic Party (NPP) experienced in the past with Alan Kyerematen’s exit from the party will happen to the NDC if they do not pray and negotiate.

Speaking in an interview with Bola Ray on StarrChat on November 21, 2025, Nigel Gaisie stated, “In 2027, there is going to be a crack in the NDC prophetically, but it is not going to affect the party; but it will affect the person who will leave the party.

When I talk right now, they will box me somewhere, so I a being careful, I am being measured. But what I have seen clearly is that they were in a room, the NDC were having a meeting, and one very influential person didn’t understand himself. He opened the door, slammed the door, and he didn’t come again,” he narrated.

He added, “So, from 2027, if they don’t manage things well, just like what happened with Alan Kyeremanten, but if they can pray, if there can be negotiation, these things will be averted”.

Also, Nigel Gaisie in that same interview revealed he will drop a prophecy on December 31 about New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.

According to the man of God, the prophecy will shock the entire nation of Ghana.

Speaking on StarrChat, Nigel Gaisie stated, “On 31ST December, the prophecy I will give about Kennedy Agyapong will shock the entire nation”.

In the meantime, Nigel Gaisie has dropped a prophecy ahead of the events scheduled for December in Ghana.

The man of God issued a stern warning to event organisers within the Ghanaian entertainment industry concerning programs this December.

According to Nigel Gaisie, in his revelation, he saw fire breaking out during a large event, leading to the tragic deaths of several event attendees.

Nigel Gaisie urged event organisers, the IGP, and National Security to prioritise safety, crowd control, and emergency preparedness.

Speaking to his congregants on Sunday, November 16, Prophet Nigel Gaisie detailed, “From now to December to the 7th of January, the hand of the Lord picked me I saw in the realm of the supernatural that they have plotted especially for the entertainment industry of the Republic of Ghana. This is what I saw when the spirit of the Lord carried me.

I saw that the people of Ghana majority of them, were at an event centre, and all of a sudden, I saw something like fire; there was disorder, then I saw chaotic order in my vision. All of a sudden, I saw hundreds and thousands dying.

So this December, the organiser of the entertainment industry must hear the voice of God, and National Security should hear the voice of God, and CDS should hear the voice of God, IGP should hear the voice of God, and the participant of this program should hear the voice of God”.

Nigel Gaisie added, “Demons are looking for blood, to embarrass this government. If we do not pray, it will be a national cry. So I will pray at my level and let the prayer warriors also pick it up. If you get this video, let’s pray for the Republic of Ghana and let us take precautions. 

Don’t insult from the internet, I hear from God, the Lord said I should tell the nation so that intercessors will pray, so that our mothers will pray, so that those organising this event will take precaution measures.

They have plotted death, and it’s going to be massive deaths, it will come through events”.

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“I didn’t mean to insult or look down on Fulanis” – Ambulance Service officer apologises over viral video

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“I didn’t mean to insult or look down on Fulanis” – Ambulance Service officer apologises over viral video

Philip Kwame Twumasi, an officer of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has issued an apology to the Fulani community.

According to the Ambulance Service officer, he did not mean to insult or look down on the Fulanis.

He asserted that the video was to encourage everyone that one can make it in the World irrespective of their background.

Speaking in a brief video released after the backlash, Twumasi apologised, saying, “This is Commander Twumasi, I’m here to apologise to my dear Fulanis wherever they’re in West Africa and the World. The video I made with my recruit was just a video was to encourage him to tell every other person that you can make it in life when focused.

“So, behind the video, you could see that we were laughing together and he was giving me some slow match. I didn’t mean to insult Fulanis. I didn’t mean to look down on Fulanis or show disrespect. I respect you people a lot. I’m very sorry, I apologise to the world, all the security services, all the Fulanis.

“I apologise that some of you will let bygone be bygone, and forgive me. He’s my friend and he comes to me if he needs anything. All the chiefs in all the countries in the world, forgive me. Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and your wife forgive. It will never happen again,” he said.

His apology has since sparked debate, with some critics questioning the sincerity of the apology, insisting they had some reservations about Ambulance Service officer tone.

The officer’s apology comes after a viral video that captured him in an alleged unprofessional conduct toward a recruit at the National Ambulance Training School in Nkenkaasu.

The Officer was captured in an inappropriate interaction with a recruit, Karim Latif.

Citi FM and Channel One Journalist Umaru Sanda, reacting to the viral video, stated, “This is the saddest thing I’ve seen on the Internet today. The actions of this officer are not only stereotypical and discriminatory, they are stupid, uncouth, backward and unprofessional. I am not able to tell if this is the Ghana Armed Forces or any of our Internal Security”.

Meanwhile, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has launched an investigation into a viral TikTok video.

In a statement signed by Deputy Director of Public Relations, Simmons Yussif Kewura read, “We strongly condemn any form of bullying, harassment, or discriminatory behaviour,” the statement said.

“NAS added that disciplinary action would be taken if the allegations are confirmed. “We are investigating the incident and will take immediate disciplinary action against Philip Kwame Twumasi if found guilty of the allegations.”

It added, “The safety and well-being of our recruits is our top priority,”

“NAS is committed to maintaining a culture of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism, and we will not tolerate any behaviour that undermines this.”

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“I’m here for my own future” – Kotoku Sabama Chief tells GAF recruitment officer

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“I’m here for my own future” – Kotoku Sabama Chief tells GAF recruitment officer

Nii Adjetey Donkor, the Chief of Kotoku Sabama, was spotted at the Eastern Naval Command in Tema for a medical screening in the Ghana Armed Forces.

According to the Chief of Kotoku Sabama, he is at the GAF recruitment screening to fight for his own future.

The Chief of Kotoku Sabama in the Greater Accra Region was spotted at the screening on Friday, November 21, 2025, as he underwent medical screening.

He joined hundreds of Ghanaian youths seeking to qualify for enlistment into the military.

The Chief of Kotoku Sabama has highlighted that being a chief does not prevent him from pursuing his personal ambitions.

Speaking during an interview at the screening grounds, he stated, “I’m just here to fight for my own future”.

When asked about the physical demands of the military might conflict with the traditional restrictions placed on chiefs, he stated, “I’m a man of authority…If I command, people can do it. But as far as I’m here, if you command me, I’ll also do it”.

He further told his people of Kotoku Sabama to take opportunities in the security services seriously.

“If me being the chief, I’m here, then they should also try to engage themselves in the security services”, he added.

Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “Everybody pick mind for this country oh”.

“The land finishes so Nii is ‘fighting for his own future…”, a netizen added.

“There are paramount chiefs serving in the military, so why are these recruiters asking such questions. Many of the soldiers are elders and leaders of their villages as well”, one more X user added.

“I know what this chief is up to, war on those lands guards who took his father’s lands”, a netizen added.

“Normally, a chief should have some military experience. Even heads of state should have it so that they can experience the system before they become its Commander-in-Chief, but in Africa, it’s easy to abuse these things”, a netizen added.

Nii is trying to look sharp because his grandfathers and fathers have sold all the land, leaving nothing for him. He has to secure his future and his children’s. Nii, all the best and good luck. People should free Nii Donkor.

One more netizen wrote, “You don’t even have to have any lineage or ties to the Nii Saban Kofi family, and you are parading yourself as Sabanman Chief. You better go and tell your father, who installed you to find a place for you as chief, coz you perfectly know Sabanman is hot. Your father couldn’t even stand”.

Additionally, a Ghanaian added, “If this man eventually runs for office, I will be in full support. He is ready to come down to the level of his subjects to achieve greater things mad May Allah grant him good success and keep him a good man for our future”.

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Court sentence Mason to 48 months in prison for stealing 17 cattle

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Court sentence Mason to 48 months in prison for stealing 17 cattle

The Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced 46-year-old mason Kwame Obeng to 48 months in prison.

Kwame Obeng was sentenced to 48 months in prison for stealing 17 cattle valued at GH¢228,000.

In court Obeng admitted taking the animals, explaining that he acted out of hardship.

He further claimed his employer had failed to pay an agreed GH¢700 salary, and he had to support two children as well.

The information gathered suggests, the incident happened on October 30 when the accused took 21 cattle out to graze and never returned.

Kwame Obeng later sold 17 cattle for GH¢96,000, receiving an initial payment of GH¢30,000.

However, the buyer, upon realising the cattle were stolen, reported the accused to the police, leading to his arrest.

The State News in a post on X wrote, “Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced 46-year-old mason Kwame Obeng to 48 months in prison for stealing 17 cattle valued at GH¢228,000.

According to the prosecution, Obeng admitted taking the animals, explaining that he acted out of hardship. He claimed his employer had failed to pay an agreed GH¢700 salary and that he had two children to support”.

The post added, “The incident occurred on October 30, when Obeng took 21 cattle out to graze but never returned with them. The owner, Mr Evans Bortsie, subsequently reported the matter to the police.

Investigations revealed that Obeng sold 17 of the cattle for GH¢96,000, receiving an initial payment of GH¢30,000. The buyer later became suspicious after realising the animals were stolen and alerted the police, inviting Obeng to collect the remaining money. He was arrested upon arrival”.

In a another court case, Eric Asamoah, 26, has been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after defiling a 7-year-old boy.

In court, Eric Asamoah pleaded guilty to the 7-year-old boy in Mankessim.

The case was presided over by Her Honour Nana Aba Quaiba Nunoo at Circuit Court Two in Cape Coast.

Eric Asamoah has since been sent to the Ankaful prison to begin his sentence.

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement on social media, stated, “The Circuit Court Two, Cape Coast, has sentenced the accused person, Eric Asamoah, to sixteen (16) years imprisonment in hard labour.

On November 6th 2025, the defilement case involving the accused person, Eric Asamoah, that occurred on November 2, 2025, was called at Circuit Court Two, Cape Coast, presided over by Her Honour Nana Aba Quaiba Nunoo.

‘The accused person pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and he was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to sixteen (16) years imprisonment in hard labour,

He has since been sent to the Ankaful prison to begin his sentence”.

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“Ignore Christian Council’s plea for the completion of the biggest swimming pool” – Adom Kyei tells Mahama

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“Ignore Christian Council’s plea for the completion of the biggest swimming pool” – Adom Kyei tells Mahama

Rev Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, the Founder and Leader of the Believers Worship Centre, has cautioned President John Mahama and the NDC to remain focused.

The man of God urged the John Mahama-led NDC government to remain focused on managing Ghana and to disregard the Christian Council’s appeal for the completion of the National Cathedral.

According to Rev Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, the National Cathedral project is the biggest swimming pool in the country.

He highlighted that if the government is not a church, to is building a Cathedral, arguing that if God needs a Cathedral, it would not have anything to do with the government.

Rev Adom Kyei further cited the Muslims building their mosques without the government’s support.

Speaking to his congregants during a church service, Rev Adom Kyei Duah explained, “I am advising the NDC government and President John Mahama to remain focused. The biggest swimming pool… if God wants a cathedral, would it have anything to do with the government? Is the government a church? When Muslims build mosques, do you see any of them going to the government?”

The man of God further fired shots at the Christian Council of Ghana for labelling him as an anti-Christ.

“If your prayers are answered, you will not be going to the Jubilee House to go and beg. Since you have declared me anti-Christ, you will then abandon Jesus and start to follow me”, he added.  

His comment comes on the back of the Christian Council appealing to the Mahama administration to consider completing the contentious National Cathedral project.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has told the Christian Council it is excessive at this time to spend 400 million dollars on a National cathedral.

According to John Mahama, the 400 million cost for the National Cathedral is excessive, citing that Nigeria built an ecumenical centre at $40 million.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Christian Council of Ghana to the Jubilee House on November 18, 2025, John Mahama stated, “I believe that at this time and age, with all the problems we have, $400 million to build a cathedral is excessive. I know Nigeria have built an ecumenical centre and I’ve been there.

It’s a decent, beautiful place, and they built it for $40 million. And so, maybe some of the things are excessive, you know. Let’s find somewhere, all of us, on the National Day of Thanksgiving and worship. We can all go there and worship God and thank him for what he has done for us,” he said.

President John Mahama further added that after the forensic audit into the National Cathedral, he will engage the Christian community to see how Ghana can build a place that is decent for worship.

“When that forensic audit is over, our intention is to have a broad-based consultation with the Christian community to see how we can build a place that is decent for us to worship. But apart from that, make it a centre where people can come and, I mean, look at its architecture and all that and find that Christ, you know, has a place in our hearts, in our nation. And so, when the time comes, we’ll do that consultation and we’ll decide together how we want to go forward,” he added.

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“Ofori-Atta, through his son, has applied for permanent residence in the US” – Kpebu blows alarm

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“Ofori-Atta, through his son, has applied for permanent residence in the US” – Kpebu blows alarm

Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has once again blown an alarm on embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to Martin Kpebu, his sources tell him that Ken Ofori-Atta, through one of his sons, has applied for permanent residence in the US.

Speaking on The Key Points on TV3 on November 22, 2025, Kpebu stated, “It turns out that in the interim, Ken Ofori-Atta is trying to get permanent residence in the US. You know, this work we do, if I had to disclose all my sources, my sources would dry up. It’s credible, but I have to keep citizen journalism. I have the right to keep it”.

“So right now, the key thing is that, and that’s why it’s really aching me more. As the OSP was being reluctant, Ofori-Atta, through one of his sons, applied for permanent residence in the US. So that complicates his return”, he added.

He further explained, “I look at where the source is coming from. I believe it. And of course, if push comes to shove, we’ll go into the US system, which is there, and they’ll say, Okay, we’ll do an RTI request to the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department in the US”.

“So the key thing is that, as we’re here, from January [2025] we started asking for trial in absentia. The OSP came and gave us ridiculous, ludicrous answers, that, no, you cannot do a trial in absentia. Eleven months! The fugitives, as described, are not in the country, obviously. So the trial is going to go on,” he fumed.

However, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a public notice regarding the news of INTERPOL dropping a red notice against former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to the OSP, the process initiated by the lawyer of Ken Ofori-Atta to get their client removed from the  INTERPOL red notice is still pending.

The OSP, however, argued that the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files is still studying the case, adding that during the proceedings, the Applicant’s name, image and details are often removed from public view until a final determination.

In a post on X, the OSP stated, “In October 2025. The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that the Accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta had applied for the removal of his name from INTERPOL’s Red Notice. The Commission requested Ghana’s response to Mr Ofori Atta’s application. Ghana’s response was duly submitted on 22 October 2025.

By communication dated 7 November 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that Accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta had filed additional arguments in an addendum, and the Commission requested Ghanaian Authorities to file their response to Mr Ofori-Atta’s additional arguments by 21 November 2025.

The proceedings are still pending, and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files is still studying the case. During the pendency of the proceedings, the Applicant’s name, image and details are often redacted from public view until a final determination is made.

The public is urged to disregard all publications to the contrary as borne of mischief and misinformation”.

Additionally, Martin Kpebu has boldly told the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, that his game as a double agent is over.

According to Martin Kpebu, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is engaged in double agent work, which Ghanaians cannot continue to deal with.

He boldly claimed that Kissi Agyebeng appears to be working for the people of Ghana, and at the same time serving the former finance minister Ofori-Atta’s interest.

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb, Martin Kpebu stated, “This double agent work, we cannot continue to deal with double agency. You are either working for the people of Ghana or you are not. But to be working, to appear to be working for the people of Ghana, and also be serving Ofori-Atta’s interest, we can’t accept that”.

He added, “Because he said, ‘I intercepted the letter, I intercepted the letter,’ and you sat down and you allowed him to go.”

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“It’s a five-year-old video” – Man in viral video giving a child a cigarette tells Police

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“It’s a five-year-old video” – Man in viral video giving a child a cigarette tells Police

A man in a viral video administering a substance suspected to be a cigarette to a child has told the Ghana Police Service that the video is a five-year-old video.

According to the Police statement, the suspect admitted to the offence during interrogation and claimed the incident happened five years ago.

The Ghana Police Service made this known in an announcement of the arrest of a man in a viral video giving a cigarette to a toddler.

On November 22, 2025, the Ghana Police, in a statement issued, revealed that the suspect, identified as Samuel Obeng Asare Acheampong, had been arrested.

According to the Police statement, he was arrested through an intelligence-led operation.

Parts of the statement added, “The suspect is in custody, assisting the investigation, and will be put before the court”.

​“The Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety of children and would like to caution the public against acts that expose children to harm, since perpetrators will be pursued and arrested to face the full rigours of the law.”

The Ghana Police Service had earlier launched a manhunt for a man in a viral video who gave a cigarette to a toddler.

In a post on X, the Police Service stated, “ POLICE INVESTIGATE VIRAL VIDEO OF A MAN GIVING A CIGARETTE TO A CHILD.

The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into a viral video where a man is seen administering a substance suspected to be a cigarette to a child”.

Every effort is being made to identify and arrest the suspect involved and to ensure that the child is safe and protected.

We urge members of the public who have any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the man or the child to report to the nearest Police Station”, the post added.

In the video that has gone viral of a man gave a lit cigarette to a female toddler to smoke.

The circulating video has sparked massive outrage and criticism on the social media page in Ghana.

In the viral video, some men gave the toddler a lit cigarette to smoke, with the young girl crying and also coughing.

The toddler in the video attempted to smoke the cigarette as she was ordered by the men.

The group of men could later be heard laughing when the toddler tried placing the cigarette in her mouth.

One man later took the cigarette back from the toddler.

Many commentators under the post shared by the State News noted that the behaviour of the men could harm the toddler, calling on the Ghana Police Service to intervene.

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Police arrest man in a viral video giving a cigarette to a toddler

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Police arrest man in a viral video giving a cigarette to a toddler

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a man in a viral video giving a cigarette to a toddler.

On November 22, 2025, the Ghana Police, in a statement issued, revealed that the suspect, identified as Samuel Obeng Asare Acheampong, had been arrested.

According to the Police statement, he was arrested through an intelligence-led operation.

The Police statement revealed that the suspect admitted to the offence during interrogation and claimed the incident happened five years ago.

Parts of the statement added, “The suspect is in custody, assisting the investigation, and will be put before the court”.

​“The Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety of children and would like to caution the public against acts that expose children to harm, since perpetrators will be pursued and arrested to face the full rigours of the law.”

The Ghana Police Service had earlier launched a manhunt for a man in a viral video who gave a cigarette to a toddler.

In a post on X, the Police Service stated, “ POLICE INVESTIGATE VIRAL VIDEO OF A MAN GIVING A CIGARETTE TO A CHILD.

The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into a viral video where a man is seen administering a substance suspected to be a cigarette to a child”.

Every effort is being made to identify and arrest the suspect involved and to ensure that the child is safe and protected.

We urge members of the public who have any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the man or the child to report to the nearest Police Station”, the post added.

In the video that has gone viral of a man gave a lit cigarette to a female toddler to smoke.

The circulating video has sparked massive outrage and criticism on the social media page in Ghana.

In the viral video, some men gave the toddler a lit cigarette to smoke, with the young girl crying and also coughing.

The toddler in the video attempted to smoke the cigarette as she was ordered by the men.

The group of men could later be heard laughing when the toddler tried placing the cigarette in her mouth.

One man later took the cigarette back from the toddler.

Many commentators under the post shared by the State News noted that the behaviour of the men could harm the toddler, calling on the Ghana Police Service to intervene.

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Police on manhunt for a man in viral video giving cigarette to a toddler

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Police on manhunt for a man in viral video giving cigarette to a toddler

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a man in a viral video who gave a cigarette to a toddler.

In a post on X, the Police Service stated, “POLICE INVESTIGATE VIRAL VIDEO OF A MAN GIVING CIGARETTE TO A CHILD.

The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into a viral video where a man is seen administering a substance suspected to be a cigarette to a child”.

Every effort is being made to identify and arrest the suspect involved and to ensure that the child is safe and protected.

We urge members of the public who have any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the man or the child to report to the nearest Police Station”, the post added.

In the video that has gone viral of a man gave a lit cigarette to a female toddler to smoke.

The circulating video has sparked massive outrage and criticism on the social media page in Ghana.

In the viral video, some men gave the toddler a lit cigarette to smoke, with the young girl crying and also coughing.

The toddler in the video attempted to smoke the cigarette as she was ordered by the men.

The group of men could later be heard laughing when the toddler tried placing the cigarette in her mouth.

One man later took the cigarette back from the toddler.

Many commentators under the post shared by the State News noted that the behaviour of the men could harm the toddler, calling on the Ghana Police Service to intervene.

“This is the utmost stupidity! @GhPoliceService@joyce_bawah@MoGCSP_Ghana please arrest these morons with immediate effect”, a netizen stated.

“This b@sted doesn’t deserve to be a father to this innocent child who knows nothing. @GhPoliceService pick that con man up before he turns the child’s life into something else”, one more X user added.

One more X user stated, “I don’t think they let the kod smoke it. Parents usually give items to kids when they’re crying for them, but will quickly take them back.

It’s wrong because it’s a cigarette, but it’s a common thing that parents do when the kid is disturbing them”.

Additionally, a netizen added, “The fact that the girl was crying because they haven’t given her the cigarettes clearly indicates that this is not the first time they have allowed her to smoke…..

 One disadvantage of dating or marrying a guy who smokes weed”

In another disturbing news, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old, following the tragic death of his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, at Kokrobite.

A statement issued by the Weija Divisional Police command indicated that preliminary investigations show that the suspect, Isaac Adonteng, allegedly physically assaulted his deceased daughter with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.

The police statement further revealed that despite the child suffering multiple injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical attention and confined her in a room, where she was later found unconscious.

She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The statement added that the Police have recovered a cutlass and a metal pipe believed to have been used in the assault.

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“Prophets of my calibre have private jets, I pray I buy one soon” – Nigel Gaisie

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“Prophets of my calibre have private jets, I pray I buy one soon” – Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder and leader of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, has said that Prophets of his calibre own private jets.

The man of God speaking to Bola Ray on StarrChat revealed he prays he can buy a private jet soon.

According to Nigel Gaisie, when he acquires the private jet, he will use it for his crusades and business as well.

Nigel Gaisie is quoted by Starr FM to have said, “Prophets of my calibre have private jets, I pray I buy one soon for crusades and business”.

Also, Nigel Gaisie, in that same interview, revealed he will drop a prophecy on December 31 about New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.

According to the man of God, the prophecy will shock the entire nation of Ghana.

Speaking on StarrChat, Nigel Gaisie stated, “On 31ST December, the prophecy I will give about Kennedy Agyapong will shock the entire nation”.

Meanwhile, Nigel Gaisie has dropped a prophecy ahead of the events scheduled for December in Ghana.

The man of God issued a stern warning to event organisers within the Ghanaian entertainment industry concerning programs this December.

According to Nigel Gaisie, in his revelation, he saw fire breaking out during a large event, leading to the tragic deaths of several event attendees.

Nigel Gaisie urged event organisers, the IGP, and National Security to prioritise safety, crowd control, and emergency preparedness.

Speaking to his congregants on Sunday, November 16, Prophet Nigel Gaisie detailed, “From now to December to the 7th of January, the hand of the Lord picked me I saw in the realm of the supernatural that they have plotted especially for the entertainment industry of the Republic of Ghana. This is what I saw when the spirit of the Lord carried me.

I saw that the people of Ghana majority of them, were at an event centre, and all of a sudden, I saw something like fire; there was disorder, then I saw chaotic order in my vision. All of a sudden, I saw hundreds and thousands dying.

So this December, the organiser of the entertainment industry must hear the voice of God, and National Security should hear the voice of God, and CDS should hear the voice of God, IGP should hear the voice of God, and the participant of this program should hear the voice of God”.

Nigel Gaisie added, “Demons are looking for blood, to embarrass this government. If we do not pray, it will be a national cry. So I will pray at my level and let the prayer warriors also pick it up. If you get this video, let’s pray for the Republic of Ghana and let us take precautions. 

Don’t insult from the internet, I hear from God, the Lord said I should tell the nation so that intercessors will pray, so that our mothers will pray, so that those organising this event will take precaution measures.

They have plotted death, and it’s going to be massive deaths, it will come through events”.

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“Ato Forson will win the 2028 election for the NDC” – Isaac Adongo

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“Ato Forson will win the 2028 election for the NDC” – Isaac Adongo

Isaac Adongo, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, has said that if the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, stays on his current path, he does not see the next president going beyond him.

According to Isaac Adongo, Ato Forson will win the next election for the NDC if he keeps focus as he had started.

Speaking on GHOne on Isaac Adongo explained, “Privately, I told him (Ato Forson). I said if you continue on the path that you are continuing, I don’t see the next president beyond you. I told him personally because to has done the things that he has done in this short period, and don’t forget that he has the full backing of His Excellency [Mahama].

“If you have a finance minister who doesn’t have the backing of the president, he will be a failure because there are certain difficult decisions that you take that even your colleagues are not comfortable with, but that is what is required to swallow the bitter pill and heal”.

He continued, “I’m not by this saying that Ato Forson wants to contest for president, but it is just to let him understand how I situate the work that he has done. He’s a young man; I don’t think he may even be having that contemplation.

But just to let him understand that we are sitting back, we are impressed with the work that he’s done and that he should keep the focus. And if he keeps the focus, he will win the next election for the NDC. There’s no two ways about that. And I do believe that his biggest strength was placing Ghana first,” he explained.

Isaac Adongo further revealed, “Yesterday, we looked at a couple of agreements that were signed before he came. Agreements that required parliamentary approval under Article 181 (5) were not brought; required approval under the public financial management at Section 33, they were not brought; tax exemptions that were over-bloated, but he was able, with his team, to renegotiate and give Ghanaians $9 million of benefits, lower than what he came to inherit.

“But also said, ‘Look, this thing requires the approval of the people of Ghana. So, I’m going back to Parliament. I want to be transparent. I want the people of Ghana to give me the mandate to implement the agreement that I have renegotiated. ’ That financial governance mentality will go down as one of his best.”

Meanwhile, Paul Adom-Otchere, a Ghanaian broadcaster and the host of Good Evening Ghana, has said Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is President John Mahama’s anointed choice to succeed him.

He claimed President John Mahama has identified Ato Forson and John Jinapor as his preferred NDC candidates for the 2028 elections.

According to Adom-Otchere, John Mahama is backing Ato Forson following his performance in handling the Ghanaian economy as Finance Minister.

Adom-Otchere described the ticket of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and  John Abdulai Jinapor as the president’s ticket.

Speaking on his Good Evening Ghana show on October 31, 2025, Adom-Otchere alleged, “This is President Mahama’s ticket, from what we are hearing, Cassiel Forson, the finance minister… He’s been told that if he continues doing what he’s doing until the end of next year, he will be the anointed choice of John Mahama as the next flagbearer of the NDC”

Who is going to be his running mate, our good friend John Jinapor, member of parliament and minister for Energy. The two ways the NDC want to say they are doing well in government are one of them, energy, and the other is finance”.

He added, “Ato Forson will tell you that the cedi was 17, it is now 10, it’s a feather in his cap. He will tell you gold reserves have improved and petroleum prices have been stabilised”.

He further alleged that Cassiel Ato Forson has his eyes set on becoming the leader of the NDC.

“Cassiel Ato Forson is firmly focused on becoming the leader of the NDC, the presidential candidate of the NDC, going forward to the 2028 election, and his running mate is John Jinapor.

“John Jinapor, they call him ‘JJ’ in Parliament, and he’s the deal. The two of them, Ato Forson and Jinapor, are the president’s ticket. Forget about everything else,” Adom-Otchere asserted.

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“It been five weeks, still no reintroduction of anti-LGBTQ bill” – Rev Ntim Fordjour

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“It been five weeks, still no reintroduction of anti-LGBTQ bill” – Rev Ntim Fordjour

Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has stated that it has been five weeks since Speaker Bagbin assured parliament of the reintroduced anti-LGBTQ bill, but there is still no show.

The lead sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ bill, asserted that Speaker Bagbin assured that the reintroduced bill was undergoing final fine-tuning for a smooth passage and implementation.

However, despite the assurance, the bill is yet to be seen for reconsideration in parliament.

According to Ntim Fordjour, the bill must be reprogrammed on the order paper next week for deliberation.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, November 21, Rev Ntim Fordjour stated, “It is five weeks since Mr Speaker gave that ruling, and since then no attempt has been made by this House to have the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill addressed, even as the cancer of LGBTQ continues to devastate our norms and culture and threaten our family values in this country.

There seems to be complete silence on this. The House must not create the impression that what was a priority in the Eighth Parliament has suddenly been thrown under the carpet.

The Speaker declared that it should be on the order paper, but this attempt by the government to block the bill from being featured is a big disappointment to the people of this country. We demand that if it was an oversight or error, it must be corrected, and the bill added to the order paper so that it will be laid and presented for first reading,” he said.

However, Mahama Ayariga, the Minority leader, refuted his claims, arguing that the Mahama government has no plan to hinder the reintroduction of the bill.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has made a definitive statement on the pending anti-LGBTQ bill legislation, declaring that he will assent to the bill if it is passed by Parliament.

According to John Mahama, a person’s gender is determined at birth, adding that the family is the foundation of our nation.

He added that there is no question what Ghanaians believe in.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama stated, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done. If the Parliament of the people of Ghana endorses the bill, votes on it, and passes it, and it comes to me as President, I will sign it”.

“A person’s gender is determined at birth, and the family is the foundation of our nation. That is our position. So, there are no questions or equivocations about what we believe,” President Mahama noted.

He added, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done”.

“NPP fears going extinct by the time 2026 budget is executed” – NDC MP

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“NPP fears going extinct by the time 2026 budget is executed” – NDC MP

Kofi Benteh Afful, the NDC Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, has mocked the NPP Minority in Parliament as the One Corner Minority.

According to the NDC MP, the minority are failing to see the distinction between economic growth and development.

He asserted that the NPP minority fears that when the 2026 budget is executed, they will become extinct.

Kofi Benteh Afful further mocked the NPP minority, saying that their best score in the December 2024 election was 87 out of 276.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Kofi Benteh Afful stated, “Before I became a parliamentarian, I heard that this House had two sides, your left-hand side and your right-hand side. But ever since I came here, I’ve seen a median. However, what I have seen are four ‘connects,’ one of which is occupied by the NPP, which was in the previous government.”

“Our friends in one corner are trying to tell us that they have forgotten the basic economics of the distinction between economic growth and economic development. If this is what you did, then I’m not surprised that you went into the examination in December 2024, and your best score was 87 out of 276.”

“We would not want to be like you. We are treading cautiously. The Minister for Finance is not only a finance expert, he is also an accountant and has taught us how to prudently manage an economy,” he said.

“Today, we are presenting a budget that is not only seeking to grow the economy but to develop it. Even though we have stepped up to grow the economy by 4.8%, Mr Speaker, in this 4.8%, 800,000 jobs are going to be created to solve some of the problems they left behind,” he said.

The MP added, “That is why he is not running his mouth. He doesn’t want to run away. He doesn’t want to be a fugitive of justice. He wants to be able to come back home and attend the funerals of relatives.”

“Their only fear is that by the time the programmes in this budget have been executed, they will become extinct.”

The NDC in the ninth parliament of Ghana has a two-thirds majority in Parliament with 184 out of 275 seats, along with four independent MPs, while the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) holds 86 seats.

Also, Patrick Yaw Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has described the planned Accra-Kumasi expressway as unnecessary and a misplaced priority.

The lawmaker lambasted the Mahama government for failing to add to the existing road project, but rather seeking to undertake what he describes as a far-fetched project that lacks funding.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Patrick Yaw Boamah stated, “Mr Speaker, if you look at the cover page of this year’s budget, you can see a clear Photoshop of a certain express road that the minister spoke about.

Mr Speaker, what is the crime of the people of this country, especially most of us who travel that road to our villages, especially from Accra to Paga and to Bawku, for eight years from 2009 to 2016, not a single kilometre was added by the NDC government.

You come into government instead of prioritising the completion of the dualization of the Accra-Kumasi road, you are telling us that you are going to construct an express road with what funds?”

The lawmaker added, “It is a completely misplaced priority. What the Ghanaian want to see is the completion of the dualization project that was started by the Akufo-Addo Kufuor administration, then you can look at that. Even the financial muscle does not help you, how are you going to construct this?”.

He further added, “In 2025, only, death on the Accra-Kumasi highway is 525 for the Eastern Region, Ashanti 570, and Greater Accra 331. A reasonable government will take the completion of the dualization program as a priority, complete it and save Ghanaian lives rather than taking another step of constructing an expressway way which I believe is not a priority for Ghanaians”.

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“Majority having sleepless nights tells me we are doing something right” – Afenyo-Markin

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“Majority having sleepless nights tells me we are doing something right” – Afenyo-Markin

Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader in Parliament, has voiced strong confidence in the work being done by the minority caucus in Parliament.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the majority caucus having sleepless nights tells him that his caucus is doing something right.

The minority leader asserted that he might not like the way the majority leader is doing things, but that is the method that he has adopted.

He further highlighted that while the majority holds the numerical advantage, the minority excels in terms of content and consistently delivers high-quality submissions.

Speaking on Asaasepa FM, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Seeing the heat from us, I think it is his own strategy of also keeping up. I don’t see it personally. I have been a majority leader before, and I wouldn’t have adopted that approach, but it is his style. I can sit here and condemn him.

I don’t need to be comfortable with it, but I also don’t give him comfort because what he is doing tells me and my caucus that we are effective. The fact that the Majority is having sleepless nights tells me that we are doing something right”.

He further boldly declared that the NDC majority cannot match them when it comes to debate on the floor of parliament.

“In the chamber, strength exists only in numbers in favour content favours us. I am saying that in the chamber, when a headcount is being conducted, they have the numbers, but when it comes to the work in parliament and sharing ideas, they cannot compete with us; they know that.

When it comes to debating, they do not come to our level”, he added.

Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “Ei this one dier the Minority say, ‘we might be few, but we worry you pass your own thoughts.”

If the Majority can’t sleep, then the debate bed is too hot. Quality over quantity has entered Parliament proper”.

“In a system where 2 sides must agree on almost everything before they can proceed, the one who seeks to antagonise will ALWAYS seem to be more powerful. Also, to be fair to the Majority, their hard hitters are ministers and virtually absent. But let the focus be NATION BUILDING”, another netizen added.

One netizen added, “Sleepless nights shouldn’t come from political rivalry but from working to solve real problems. Ghanaians don’t care about who is outshining who; they want accountability, solutions, and results, not soundbites”.

Another X user noted that the minority work is to keep the government on its toes, but the NPP minority keeps throwing tantrums. The X user stated, “That’s the work of the minority, to keep the majority on their toes, but Afenyo and his cohorts are only good at throwing tantrums”.

Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has recounted his time as Minority Leader and challenged claims that he behaved the same way as the current Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the actions taken by Afenyo-Markin were not influenced by him, as he did not engage in the same behaviour that the Minority Leader is currently displaying.

He asserted that Afenyo-Markin claims he took inspiration from him, but he never raised his voice, arguing that his records are there for people to read.

He, however, admitted that he lost his composure on only one occasion when Speaker Peter Ala Adjetey made a personal attack against him.

Speaking in a video shared on X, Alban Bagbin stated, “What the Minority Leader is doing now is not what I did. He has referred to you people several times, saying he took inspiration from my record. Please go and read my record. I never raised my voice or tried to show grandeur on the floor. No!”

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Watch disturbing video as man gives cigarette to a toddler to smoke

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Watch disturbing video as man gives cigarette to a toddler to smoke

A video has gone viral of a man giving a lit cigarette to a female toddler to smoke.

The circulating video has sparked massive outrage and criticism on the social media page in Ghana.

In the viral video, some men gave the toddler a lit cigarette to smoke, with the young girl crying and also coughing.

The toddler in the video attempted to smoke the cigarette as she was ordered by the men.

The group of men could later be heard laughing when the toddler tried placing the cigarette in her mouth.

One man later took the cigarette back from the toddler.

Many commentators under the post shared by the State News noted that the behaviour of the men could harm the toddler, calling on the Ghana Police Service to intervene.

“This is the utmost stupidity! @GhPoliceService@joyce_bawah@MoGCSP_Ghana please arrest these morons with immediate effect”, a netizen stated.

“This b@sted doesn’t deserve to be a father to this innocent child who knows nothing. @GhPoliceService pick that con man up before he turns the child’s life into something else”, one more X user added.

One more X user stated, “I don’t think they let the kod smoke it. Parents usually give items to kids when they’re crying for them, but will quickly take them back.

It’s wrong because it’s a cigarette, but it’s a common thing that parents do when the kid is disturbing them”.

Additionally, a netizen added, “The fact that the girl was crying because they haven’t given her the cigarettes clearly indicates that this is not the first time they have allowed her to smoke…..

 One disadvantage of dating or marrying a guy who smokes weed”

In another disturbing news, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old, following the tragic death of his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, at Kokrobite.

A statement issued by the Weija Divisional Police command indicated that preliminary investigations show that the suspect, Isaac Adonteng, allegedly physically assaulted his deceased daughter with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.

The police statement further revealed that despite the child suffering multiple injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical attention and confined her in a room, where she was later found unconscious.

She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The statement added that the Police have recovered a cutlass and a metal pipe believed to have been used in the assault.

Meanwhile, it was earlier reported that the incident happened at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

Reports suggest the 13-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her parents, who accused her of eating her younger brother’s food.

The 13-year-old victim has been identified as Celestine and was assaulted by her father, Issah Mohammed, and her stepmother, Yaa Grace.

According to reports, Yaa Grace, the stepmother, informed him of the alleged incident which led to the alleged beating.

Eyewitnesses revealed Issah used a cane, shovel, and cutlass to beat the young girl, resulting in severe internal injuries and locked her in a separate room without food or water, leading to her death the next day.

Reports suggest neighbours reported the suspicious incident to the police, resulting in the couple’s arrest.

Celestine’s biological mother’s relative, Justina Acquah, has revealed that Issah has a long history of abuse.

The body of the victim has been deposited at the Police Hospital for autopsy.

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NPP minority have been reduced to “one corner” Minority – NDC MP mocks

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NPP minority have been reduced to “one corner” Minority – NDC MP mocks

Kofi Benteh Afful, the NDC Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, has mocked the NPP Minority in Parliament as the ‘One Corner Minority’.

According to the NDC MP, the minority are failing to see the distinction between economic growth and development.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Kofi Benteh Afful stated, “Before I became a parliamentarian, I heard that this House had two sides, your left-hand side and your right-hand side. But ever since I came here, I’ve seen a median. However, what I have seen are four ‘connects,’ one of which is occupied by the NPP, which was in the previous government.”

“Our friends in one corner are trying to tell us that they have forgotten the basic economics of the distinction between economic growth and economic development. If this is what you did, then I’m not surprised that you went into the examination in December 2024, and your best score was 87 out of 276.”

“We would not want to be like you. We are treading cautiously. The Minister for Finance is not only a finance expert, he is also an accountant and has taught us how to prudently manage an economy,” he said.

“Today, we are presenting a budget that is not only seeking to grow the economy but to develop it. Even though we have stepped up to grow the economy by 4.8%, Mr Speaker, in this 4.8%, 800,000 jobs are going to be created to solve some of the problems they left behind,” he said.

The MP added, “That is why he is not running his mouth. He doesn’t want to run away. He doesn’t want to be a fugitive of justice. He wants to be able to come back home and attend the funerals of relatives.”

“Their only fear is that by the time the programmes in this budget have been executed, they will become extinct.”

The NDC in the ninth parliament of Ghana has a two-thirds majority in Parliament with 184 out of 275 seats, along with four independent MPs, while the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) holds 86 seats.

However, Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, has boldly stated that the NDC majority in parliament cannot match the NPP minority when it comes to debating on the floor of parliament.

Afenyo-Markin highlighted that while the majority holds the numerical advantage, the minority excels in terms of content and consistently delivers high-quality submissions.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the majority caucus having sleepless nights tells him that his caucus is doing something right.

The minority leader asserted that he might not like the way the majority leader is doing things, but that is his method that he has adopted.

Speaking on Asaasepa FM, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Seeing the heat from us, I think it is his own strategy of also keeping up. I don’t see it personally. I have been a majority leader before, and I wouldn’t have adopted that approach, but it is his style. I can sit here and condemn him.

I don’t need to be comfortable with it, but I also don’t give him comfort because what he is doing tells me and my caucus that we are effective. The fact that the Majority is having sleepless nights tells me that we are doing something right”.

“In the chamber, strength exists only in numbers in favour content favours us. I am saying that in the chamber, when a headcount is being conducted, they have the numbers, but when it comes to the work in parliament and sharing ideas, they cannot compete with us; they know that.

When it comes to debating, they do not come to our level”, he added.

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Family of murdered 10-year-old Janet Ntiamoah Owusu demands Justice

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Family of murdered 10-year-old Janet Ntiamoah Owusu demands Justice

The family of 10-year-old Janet Ntiamoah Owusu are demanding Justice following their daughter’s sudden disappearance and later found dead.

The slain 10-year-old Janet Ntiamoah Owusu’s family is seeking justice and urging authorities to expedite investigations after the tragic loss of their daughter.

The State News in a post on X stated, “Janet was last seen on September 6, 2025, at Gbetsile near Pawpaw House in the Greater Accra Region. She was reported missing shortly afterwards.

Recently, her body was found, sparking public concern and renewed calls for a thorough inquiry.

The heartbreaking development has left her community, friends, and schoolmates in deep shock as security agencies work to determine what happened and ensure those responsible are held accountable”.

In related news, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old, following the tragic death of his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, at Kokrobite.

A statement issued by the Weija Divisional Police command indicated that preliminary investigations show that the suspect, Isaac Adonteng, allegedly physically assaulted his deceased daughter with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.

The police statement further revealed that despite the child suffering multiple injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical attention and confined her in a room, where she was later found unconscious.

She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The statement added that the Police have recovered a cutlass and a metal pipe believed to have been used in the assault.

Meanwhile, it was earlier reported that the incident happened at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

Reports suggest the 13-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her parents, who accused her of eating her younger brother’s food.

The 13-year-old victim has been identified as Celestine and was assaulted by her father, Issah Mohammed, and her stepmother, Yaa Grace.

According to reports, Yaa Grace, the stepmother, informed him of the alleged incident which led to the alleged beating.

Eyewitnesses revealed Issah used a cane, shovel, and cutlass to beat the young girl, resulting in severe internal injuries and locked her in a separate room without food or water, leading to her death the next day.

Reports suggest neighbours reported the suspicious incident to the police, resulting in the couple’s arrest.

Celestine’s biological mother’s relative, Justina Acquah, has revealed that Issah has a long history of abuse.

The body of the victim has been deposited at the Police Hospital for autopsy.

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“I do not have a political ambition” – Richard Nii Armah Quaye

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“I do not have a political ambition” – Richard Nii Armah Quaye

Ghanaian business mogul and President of RNAQ Holdings, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has said he is not a politician and does not have any political ambition.

According to Richard Nii Armah Quaye, all he needs from the people he is providing free food and water to is their prayers for God to flourish his business to be able to bless more people.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye made this known to some Chiefs and people of Tamale Kore when he opened two more good bank centres in the region.

Speaking to them, the business mogul stated, “Let me stress this again, I am not a politician, I do not have a political ambition, and I don’t want anything in return for any of you, all I want is just pray for me for God to bless my hands, and when I get I can also bless the people.

He added that there are no strings attached to his provision of food and water for the people of Tamale.

My attentions are genuine, and there are no strings attached from today onwards as long as I am alive and have strengthened are breadth in me when I work and make money, I will ensure that I spend some of the to make sure there is food, water available for the people of Tamele”, he added.

Also, Richard Nii Armah Quaye has gained international recognition after being featured in Forbes for his groundbreaking contributions to business and community development in Ghana.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye has supported Ghanaian businesses like Chickenman-Pizzaman, Sankofa Natural Spices, and Tigon Creative Studios.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye recently launched the RNAQ Food Banks in August 2025 to provide free daily meals to more than 17,000 people across five locations.

Meanwhile, Kwadwo Twum-Boafo, the CEO of Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), has said Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah-Quaye should not have drawn attention to himself.

According to the FIC CEO, his agency looked into the operations of Richard Nii Armah-Quaye operations businesses and taxes and noted the former BILLs CEO shouldn’t have attracted attention.

In a post on X shared by CDR Africe, the FIC CEO has stated, “We did a thorough investigation into Richard Nii Armah-Quaye’s operations, businesses and taxes, and we found that perhaps what he shouldn’t have done was attract attention”.

Kwadwo Twum-Boafo’s remarks follow, the FIC clearing both Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, and Richard Nii Armah-Quaye of any wrongdoing.

The two Ghanaian businessmen have been cleared following detailed investigations into their financial transactions.

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Ghanaian man kills daughter over left-over food; police confirm the arrest

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Ghanaian man kills daughter over left-over food; police confirm the arrest

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Isaac Adonteng, a 54-year-old, following the tragic death of his 13-year-old daughter, Celestine Adonteng, at Kokrobite.

A statement issued by the Weija Divisional Police command indicated that preliminary investigations show that the suspect, Isaac Adonteng, allegedly physically assaulted his deceased daughter with a cane, a metal pipe, and other objects after accusing her of taking food meant for her younger sibling.

The police statement further revealed that despite the child suffering multiple injuries, he reportedly failed to seek medical attention and confined her in a room, where she was later found unconscious.

She was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The statement added that the Police have recovered a cutlass and a metal pipe believed to have been used in the assault.

Meanwhile, it was earlier reported that the incident happened at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

Reports suggest the 13-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her parents, who accused her of eating her younger brother’s food.

The 13-year-old victim has been identified as Celestine and was assaulted by her father, Issah Mohammed, and her stepmother, Yaa Grace.

According to reports, Yaa Grace, the stepmother, informed him of the alleged incident which led to the alleged beating.

Eyewitnesses revealed Issah used a cane, shovel, and cutlass to beat the young girl, resulting in severe internal injuries and locked her in a separate room without food or water, leading to her death the next day.

Reports suggest neighbours reported the suspicious incident to the police, resulting in the couple’s arrest.

Celestine’s biological mother’s relative, Justina Acquah, has revealed that Issah has a long history of abuse.

The body of the victim has been deposited at the Police Hospital for autopsy.

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Springfield CEO Kevin Okyere free to leave Dubai – Reports  

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Springfield CEO Kevin Okyere free to leave Dubai – Reports  

Kevin Okyere, Chief Executive Officer of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP), according to reports, is now free to leave Dubai.

Reports suggest, Kevin Okyere will arrive back in Ghana today, November 21, 2025.

In a post shared by Ghana Crime Ltd stated, “ Kevin Okyere is now free to leave Dubai. He will arrive in Accra today”.

Kevin Okyere was earlier released on a US$20 million bail in Dubai, but was however, restricted from leaving the emirate.

This follows a US$94 million fraud case filed by Switzerland-based Petraco Oil Company SA against Okyere.

Mr Okyere’s bail in Dubai is the latest development in a protracted international legal dispute involving high-value petroleum transactions, cross-border arbitration, and allegations of large-scale fraud.

His arrest came despite previous petitions by Petraco Oil Company to Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) and the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

According to the information gathered, the Swiss company, frustrated by the lack of response in Ghana, pursued legal action in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

It has been claimed that the Office of the Attorney General stalled the case because it was seen as a civil issue that does not require state intervention.

Another claim highlighted that the Mahama government was working to help Springfield, “whose desperate unitization prospect with the Italian oil giant, ENI, didn’t see the light of day, either to sell the block, Afina, to the state or to have it appraised for takeover by another company.

The unitization between Springfield’s Afina discovery and ENI’s Sankofa field in Ghana was a years-long dispute that resulted in a government directive from the Akufo-Addo administration to combine the fields for more efficient development”.

Mr Okyere’s arrest was in connection with what is described as a “systematic and orchestrated economic crime” involving nearly US$93 million allegedly perpetrated by Springfield Exploration & Production Limited and GMP Energy Limited, both Ghanaian oil companies, along with their senior executives.

Also, Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, a Ghanaian businessman and real estate mogul, has called on authorities to bring back Kevin Okyere, following reports that the Springfield Group CEO has been detained in Dubai.

Reports claim Mr Okyere was arrested in the company of the two bodyguards and was detained upon landing in Dubai for a transit stop on an Emirates Airlines flight en route to Paris.

The real estate mogul, in a passionate statement, described Kevin Okyere as one of Ghana’s most intelligent and visionary young entrepreneurs.

Nana Kwame Bediako lamented Ghana’s recurring pattern of undermining its brightest minds, citing past examples of Kwame Nkrumah, local banks, Darko Poultry Farms and Apino soaps.

He further urged the government to rise above political influence to protect innovators who are building the nation’s future.

In a post on social media, Nana Kwame Bediako wrote, “Kevin Okyere is one of the most intelligent, visionary young Ghanaians of our time ,a man who secured an oil block before age 40, who could have brought billions of dollars into our economy. A deep thinker. A future builder. A rare national asset”.

He added, “Ghana has mastered one thing: destroying its brightest sons and daughters.

We look for the bad in our own people, even when they are the ones creating wealth around us. We are not building men. We are killing souls.

We betrayed Nkrumah.

We destroyed our banks.

We collapsed Darko Poultry Farms, which could have been feeding half of Africa today.

We crippled Apino soaps”.

Cheddar post added, “And today, we stand here again, watching another bright son of this nation being cast out.

A nation that attacks its visionaries has no future. Our future must not depend on politics. Our government must protect Ghanaian innovators and not politicians’ interests.

I hope the government rises above political influence and stands for what is right.

Protect your young builders. Protect your future”.

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‘NDC majority cannot match us when it comes to debate in parliament’ – Afenyo-Markin

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‘NDC majority cannot match us when it comes to debate in parliament’ – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, has boldly stated that the NDC majority in parliament cannot match the NPP minority when it comes to debating on the floor of parliament.

Afenyo-Markin highlighted that while the majority holds the numerical advantage, the minority excels in terms of content and consistently delivers high-quality submissions.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the majority caucus having sleepless nights tells him that his caucus is doing something right.

The minority leader asserted that he might not like the way the majority leader is doing things, but that is his method that he has adopted.

Speaking on Asaasepa FM, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Seeing the heat from us, I think it is his own strategy of also keeping up. I don’t see it personally. I have been a majority leader before, and I wouldn’t have adopted that approach, but it is his style. I can sit here and condemn him.

I don’t need to be comfortable with it, but I also don’t give him comfort because what he is doing tells me and my caucus that we are effective. The fact that the Majority is having sleepless nights tells me that we are doing something right”.

“In the chamber, strength exists only in numbers in favour content favours us. I am saying that in the chamber, when a headcount is being conducted, they have the numbers, but when it comes to the work in parliament and sharing ideas, they cannot compete with us; they know that.

When it comes to debating, they do not come to our level”, he added.

Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “Ei this one dier the Minority say, ‘we might be few, but we worry you pass your own thoughts.”

If the Majority can’t sleep, then the debate bed is too hot. Quality over quantity has entered Parliament proper”.

“In a system where 2 sides must agree on almost everything before they can proceed, the one who seeks to antagonise will ALWAYS seem to be more powerful. Also, to be fair to the Majority, their hard hitters are ministers and virtually absent. But let the focus be NATION BUILDING”, another netizen added.

One netizen added, “Sleepless nights shouldn’t come from political rivalry but from working to solve real problems. Ghanaians don’t care about who is outshining who; they want accountability, solutions, and results, not soundbites”.

Another X user noted that the minority work is to keep the government on its toes, but the NPP minority keeps throwing tantrums. The X user stated, “That’s the work of the minority, to keep the majority on their toes, but Afenyo and his cohorts are only good at throwing tantrums”.

Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has recounted his time as Minority Leader and challenged claims that he behaved the same way as the current Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the actions taken by Afenyo-Markin were not influenced by him, as he did not engage in the same behaviour that the Minority Leader is currently displaying.

He asserted that Afenyo-Markin claims he took inspiration from him, but he never raised his voice, arguing that his records are there for people to read.

He, however, admitted that he lost his composure on only one occasion when Speaker Peter Ala Adjetey made a personal attack against him.

Speaking in a video shared on X, Alban Bagbin stated, “What the Minority Leader is doing now is not what I did. He has referred to you people several times, saying he took inspiration from my record. Please go and read my record. I never raised my voice or tried to show grandeur on the floor. No!”

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“Accra-Kumasi expressway a misplaced priority” – NPP MP

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“Accra-Kumasi expressway a misplaced priority” – NPP MP

Patrick Yaw Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has described the planned Accra-Kumasi expressway as unnecessary and a misplaced priority.

The lawmaker lambasted the Mahama government for failing to add to the existing road project, but rather seeking to undertake what he describes as a far-fetched project that lacks funding.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Patrick Yaw Boamah stated, “Mr Speaker, if you look at the cover page of this year’s budget, you can see a clear Photoshop of a certain express road that the minister spoke about.

Mr Speaker, what is the crime of the people of this country, especially most of us who travel that road to our villages, especially from Accra to Paga and to Bawku, for eight years from 2009 to 2016, not a single kilometre was added by the NDC government.

You come into government instead of prioritising the completion of the dualization of the Accra-Kumasi road, you are telling us that you are going to construct an express road with what funds?”

The lawmaker added, “It is a completely misplaced priority. What the Ghanaian want to see is the completion of the dualization project that was started by the Akufo-Addo Kufuor administration, then you can look at that. Even the financial muscle does not help you, how are you going to construct this?”.

He further added, “In 2025, only, death on the Accra-Kumasi highway is 525 for the Eastern Region, Ashanti 570, and Greater Accra 331. A reasonable government will take the completion of the dualization program as a priority, complete it and save Ghanaian lives rather than taking another step of constructing an expressway way which I believe is not a priority for Ghanaians”.

Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has said the John Mahama-led government is committed to completing the 198-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway in three years.

The Finance Minister revealed, the expressway is one of the top priorities of the Mahama government under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme.

According to Ato Forson, the 198-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway is designed to ease travel, improve safety and connect Ghana’s two largest cities.

He further revealed that the project will operate on a user-pay model, explaining that the toll will differ.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast on Friday, November 14, 2025, Dr Forson stated, “With the express road, you will pay something higher than a toll, but with a trunk road, you will not pay, or at worst, you pay only a toll fee.

“We are working on the financing for the Accra-Kumasi Express road. The engineer’s estimate is already out, but because they have yet to tender it out, I cannot put the financing out like that.

“We have budgeted 30 billion for Big Push. President Mahama will finish this project before he leaves office,” he said.

When asked if the 198km Accra–Kumasi Expressway could be completed within three years, Ato Forson stated, “Yes, we will get it done.”

In the video shared during the 2025 budget presentation by Ato Forson, he stated, “The Accra-Kumasi Expressway is the flagship of President Mohammed’s Big Push infrastructure program.

It is Ghana’s first fully modern six-lane bi-directional Class A expressway, a highway worthy of a nation on the rise. Stretching 198.7 kilometres, this expressway will become the central spine of Ghana’s economy, linking our capital city, Accra and Kumasi, the heartbeat of the Ashanti Region”.

He further added, “It will cut through the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions, creating a powerful southern-northern economic corridor that connects people, markets, and opportunities. To achieve this, the expressway follows a brand new alignment.

This alone reduces the current travel distance by more than 50 kilometres, bringing it down from 250 kilometres to just under 199 kilometres. The impact on time and efficiency will be remarkable. Travel time between Accra and Kumasi will be cut by half. Transport costs are expected to fall by nearly 40%”.

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Police launch ‘Operation Disaster-Free Christmas’ as IGP bans all police leave

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Police launch ‘Operation Disaster-Free Christmas’ as IGP bans all police leave

The Jamestown District Police Commander, Superintendent William Abisah, has announced that the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has suspended all police leave for the rest of 2025.

According to Superintendent William Abisah, the ban forms part of the Ghana Police Service’s plans for a Disaster-Free Christmas.

He further revealed that officers have already begun day and night patrols as part of their annual festive-season duties.

The Police initiative is aimed at boosting safety and tightening security during the festive season.

Superintendent William Abisah, speaking at the launch of Operation Disaster-Free Christmas, stated, “I’m here to present our operational plan for the Christmas festivities.

As we all know, the season is approaching, and our patrols are already underway. I also want to inform you that the IGP has banned leave for all police officers. We are preparing seriously for Christmas,” he said.

The ‘Operation Disaster-Free Christmas’ is expected to improve police visibility, prevent crime, and ensure a safe environment for all Ghanaians.

Meanwhile, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder and leader of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, has dropped a prophecy ahead of the events scheduled for December in Ghana.

The man of God issued a stern warning to event organisers within the Ghanaian entertainment industry concerning programs this December.

According to Nigel Gaisie, in his revelation, he saw fire breaking out during a large event, leading to the tragic deaths of several event attendees.

Nigel Gaisie urged event organisers, the IGP, and National Security to prioritise safety, crowd control, and emergency preparedness.

Speaking to his congregants on Sunday, November 16, Prophet Nigel Gaisie detailed, “From now to December to the 7th of January, the hand of the Lord picked me I saw in the realm of the supernatural that they have plotted especially for the entertainment industry of the Republic of Ghana. This is what I saw when the spirit of the Lord carried me.

I saw that the people of Ghana majority of them, were at an event centre, and all of a sudden, I saw something like fire; there was disorder, then I saw chaotic order in my vision. All of a sudden, I saw hundreds and thousands dying.

So this December, the organiser of the entertainment industry must hear the voice of God, and National Security should hear the voice of God, and CDS should hear the voice of God, IGP should hear the voice of God, and the participant of this program should hear the voice of God”.

Nigel Gaisie added, “Demons are looking for blood, to embarrass this government. If we do not pray, it will be a national cry. So I will pray at my level and let the prayer warriors also pick it up. If you get this video, let’s pray for the Republic of Ghana and let us take precautions. 

Don’t insult from the internet, I hear from God, the Lord said I should tell the nation so that intercessors will pray, so that our mothers will pray, so that those organising this event will take precaution measures.

They have plotted death, and it’s going to be massive deaths, it will come through events”.

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“My prophecy about Ken Agyapong on December 31 will shock the entire nation” – Nigel Gaisie

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“My prophecy about Ken Agyapong on December 31 will shock the entire nation” – Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder and leader of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, has revealed he will drop a prophecy on December 31 about New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.

According to the man of God, the prophecy will shock the entire nation of Ghana.

Speaking on StarrChat, Nigel Gaisie stated, “On 31ST December, the prophecy I will give about Kennedy Agyapong will shock the entire nation”.

Some netizens reacting to Nigel Gaise’s statement stated, “I have confidence in prophecies, but some are economic ploys targeting specific personalities for monetary profits. Meaning whatever prophecy you will give is premeditated predictions, not prophecy, my brother”.

“Where’s the prophecy minister? One of your members has escaped and is making noise outside”, a netizen added.

One more X user added, “Oh okay, so the prophecy come dadaaa 31st u go release hahahahaha hmm”.

“Did he pay a monthly allowance to his church members? You will spend all ur time listening to this man”, one more X user added.

Additionally, a netizen added, “This right here is why you’re FAKE. You’re using the veil of religion to enrich yourself. Bloody fucking hell!!!”.

Meanwhile, Renowned Ghanaian Prophet Telvin Sowah has said the former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong can never become president of Ghana.

According to the Prophet, Kennedy Agyapong will not win the NPP’s presidential primary on January 31.

He highlighted that after the presidential primaries, Kennedy Agyapong’s camp will be claiming victory, but at 11, they will know they have lost.

Speaking on Accra FM in a video shared on TikTok, Prophet Telvin Sowah detailed, They will start the election before the counting starts, less than 10 minutes, and they will declare they have won it, Kennedy Agyapong people. Everybody will be like Kennedy Agyapong has won by 11, the votes are coming in, and then he is far gone.

It will not be a loss; it will be very humiliating, the people will take the first step, the praises will start too early, so when it shuts down, there will be nothing”.

He further prophesies that the NPP in 2028 will garner 44 per cent of votes, with the NDC winning by 53 per cent.

“NPP presidential results 2028, 44 per cent is already sealed, and even the 44 per cent they got NDC is for 53 per cent. The 44 per cent they got is because of Cheddar”, he added.

Prophet Telvin Sowah further added that Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force will one day become Ghana’s president.

“Nana Kwame Bediako will become the president of Ghana; it is merged in time, Kennedy Agyapong will team up with Alan Kyeremanten to shake the NPP for 2032 and in that condition, they will still lose the elections”.

Even if Kennedy Agyapong wins the flagbearer elections, he will still not get up to 36 per cent of the total vote. There is no possibility of a time when Ken became a running mate and they went for the election; it does not exist in time. But in the original space of the timeline, there is no possibility that Kennedy Agyapong will win the election; it is done and dusted. He will not win the flagbearership election, so he will not be able to contest for the election”, the man of God highlighted

According to Prophet Telvin Sowah, the current NDC National Chairman, Asiedu Nketia, will become Ghana’s president in 2028 and will serve for two terms.

“NPP results 2028, 44.78 per cent, NDC presidential results are 53 per cent. Asiedu Nketia will be the president of Ghana in 2028, and he will serve for 8 years”, he boldly added.

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Why MMDCEs’ salaries have been increased from GHS16,445 to GHS32,000

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Why MMDCEs’ salaries have been increased from GHS16,445 to GHS32,000

Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has explained why Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) salaries have been increased from GHS 16,445 to GHS 32,000. 

The Agric Minister refuted claims that President John Dramani Mahama has increased the salaries of MMDCEs by 67%.

It will be recalled that Omanhene Kwabena Asante, host of Adom TV’s Badwam, has alleged that the salaries of MMDCEs have been increased by the John Mahama-led government.

According to Omanhene, the salaries of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have been increased from GHS5,000 to GHS35,000.

Speaking on Adom TV Dwaso Nsem, Omanhene stated, “Abena listened, in the past when you were an MMDCE, you were taking 5000 today as MMDCE, do you know how much they are taking? They are taking GHS35,000. Just recently, they were taking 5000 cedis today, 35,000 cedis”.

In an interview with Omanhene on Adom FM, the Agric Minister Eric Opoku clarified that the Mahama government’s increasing MMDCEs’ salary by 67 per cent will violate Article 71 (2011).

According to Eric Opoku, when the NDC was leaving office in 2016, MMDCEs were taking GHS 16,445, adding that the NPP government was supposed to increase it by 10 per cent annually but failed to do so.

Eric Opoku further explained that the accumulated arrears and ex gratia were calculated, which led to an amount of GHS 32,000 being paid to new MMDCEs.

He boldly refuted claims that MMDCEs that the GHS 32,000 being paid to MMDCEs cannot be described as a 67% salary increase.

Speaking on Adom FM, Eric Opoku detailed, “There is a news report circulating from your outlet claiming that the salaries of MMDCEs have been increased by 67%. This information is inaccurate. A 67% salary increase would violate existing national laws. Under Article 71 (2011), the salaries of MMDCEs are permitted to increase by only 10% per year.

In 2016, when the NDC administration was leaving office, each MMDCE earned GHS 16,445. When the NPP took over, they were expected to apply the annual 10% increment, but did not do so”.

He added, “The then Minister for Local Government, Hon. Dan Botwe, raised concerns about this issue. By the time the NPP administration was leaving office, the accumulated arrears and ex gratia were calculated, and a payment of about GHS 32,000 was made to each MMDCE.

This amount has since been used as the starting salary for new MMDCEs. It should therefore not be described as a 67% salary increase”.

Some netizens reacting to Eric Opoku’s explanation stated, “Why should a DCE earn GHS 32,000 in the first place when the average public sector worker earns just 10% of that. How do you expect them to feel it when the average Ghanaian complains about economic hardships? The system is flawed”.

“It will be good for every correct Ghanaian to stop listening to the local radio stations, cos they are all politically affiliated media stations. I saw this in the 2020 elections and since then my current affairs understanding has been perfect”, one netizen added.

“This omanhene guy is a very useless journalist. He lets his partisanship show too much – how could he not know this???”, one more netizen added.

A netizen added, “You were spreading false information, and after being schooled, all you could say is “whichever way “ your first words should be an apology..Wei !!!!”.

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Watch late Samuel Aboagye’s wife shares musical response after DNA test confirmation

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Watch late Samuel Aboagye’s wife shares musical response after DNA test confirmation

Abigail Aboagye, the wife of the former NADMO Deputy Director, Samuel Aboagye, one of the 8 victims of the helicopter crash, has shared a musical performance after a DNA test proved her husband as the father of their infant baby.

In a viral video shared on social media, Abigail Aboagye was captured in a clinic attire with her hair covered, jamming to an old Gospel song.

Abigail Aboagye used the old gospel song sung in Twi to reply to Ghanaians who were criticising her for infidelity.

Some netizens reacting to the video were divided, with some netizens questioning why she was jubilating, questioning whether she was expecting something different, and others being happy for her.

One Ghanaian stated, “If Abigail is a nurse, can’t she interfere with the results of the test?”.

Another X user stated, “Eno be you guys wey dey push that agenda 🤣.  The song be for you oo”.

“Lol this song de3 perfect for this situation o”, one more X user added.

One more netizen added, “Why the jubilation? Was she expecting a different result?”.

“She was running cos she wasn’t sure who the child belonged to”, another netizen added.

Additionally, a netizen added, “Driven by politics, they are keenly focused on discrediting this woman, who has experienced the tragic loss of her spouse. God punished the devil”

“The family should open their eyes. I know the result was forged. She should bow her head in shame. If she were faithful, this wouldn’t have happened”, another added.

The rumpus follows: the family of Samuel Aboagye, who is requesting a DNA test to confirm the paternity of a child he shared with his wife, Abigail Aboagye.

The family has sued her for obstructing the investigation, but she’s also asking the court to stop the DNA test mission.

However, Abigail Aboagye has refused to consent to the test and has filed a petition in court to stop the family from proceeding with it.

Rumours suggest, Abigail Aboagye was allegedly having an affair with one Ashanti Region MP (name withheld), even before he passed away.

In court, Mrs Aboagye’s legal representatives have reportedly filed a motion asking the court to reject the family’s request.

The Obuasi District Court has adjourned the case to December 23, 2025.

Also, Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyieso, has debunked the allegation linking him to the child of the former NADMO Deputy Director, Samuel Aboagye, one of the 8 victims of the helicopter crash.

According to Stephen Amoah, he met Abigail Aboagye seven years ago, but had not seen her for the past seven years until he was invited to her husband’s funeral.

He argued that he only met her again during the funeral of her husband, which makes it impossible for him to be the father of the three-year-old daughter of the widow.

The Nhyieso MP further argued that he is not crazy to father a child with someone’s wife.

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DNA test confirms late Samuel Aboagye as the father of Abigail’s infant daughter

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DNA test confirms late Samuel Aboagye as the father of Abigail’s infant daughter

The information gathered suggests that a DNA test has confirmed the former NADMO Deputy Director, Samuel Aboagye, one of the 8 victims of the helicopter crash, as the father of his wife’s infant daughter.

In a post shared by Ghana Chronicles stated, “DNA test confirms late Samuel Aboagye is father of Abigail’s infant daughter”.

The rumpus follows: the family of Samuel Aboagye, who is requesting a DNA test to confirm the paternity of a child he shared with his wife, Abigail Aboagye.

The family has sued her for obstructing the investigation, but she’s also asking the court to stop the DNA test mission.

However, Abigail Aboagye has refused to consent to the test and has filed a petition in court to stop the family from proceeding with it.

Rumours suggest, Abigail Aboagye was allegedly having an affair with an Ashanti Region MP (name withheld), even before he passed away.

In court, Mrs Aboagye’s legal representatives have reportedly filed a motion asking the court to reject the family’s request.

The Obuasi District Court has adjourned the case to December 23, 2025.

Angel FM Kumasi (ABN) reporter, Chuku Joseph, detailing the matter on Angel FM Kumasi, stated, “Ali (Host), what is happening is that among the helicopter crash victims was Samuel Aboagye, the Deputy NADMO Director. We were called by Nana Kwabena Gyamara Oyiakwan II, the Chief of Adansi Kwapia and elder brother of Samuel, to witness the court proceedings.

“The issue is that after Samuel’s death, his wife, Abigail, was contacted for a DNA test requested by the government to confirm the identities of the crash victims.

He added, “At the time, she was in the United States. She initially agreed to provide their child for the test, but when the date arrived, several calls to her went unanswered. When the family visited her residence, they discovered she had left with the child.”

“According to the family, while Samuel was alive, he allegedly expressed doubts about the paternity of the child, claiming the boy resembled a child of a certain politician, who is a Member of Parliament in the Ashanti Region,” Chuku noted.

The Angel FM reporter added, “The chief mentioned the politician’s name, but since there is no concrete evidence so for now, we cannot disclose it publicly”.

“It appears that she was allegedly dating the said politician before marrying Samuel, and the family claims the child resembles the politician. Because of these suspicions, the family wants a DNA test conducted by MediLab in Kumasi. But Abigail refused, left for the United States, and the family has now brought the issue before the Obuasi District Court,” Chuku explained.

Also, Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyieso, has debunked the allegation linking him to the child of the former NADMO Deputy Director, Samuel Aboagye, one of the 8 victims of the helicopter crash.

According to Stephen Amoah, he met Abigail Aboagye seven years ago, but had not seen her for the past seven years until he was invited to her husband’s funeral.

He argued that he only met her again during the funeral of her husband, which makes it impossible for him to be the father of the three-year-old daughter of the widow.

The Nhyieso MP further argued that he is not crazy to father a child with someone’s wife.

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“You don’t have fiscal space, but have space to buy two jets” – Oppong Nkrumah blasts NDC gov’t 

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“You don’t have fiscal space, but have space to buy two jets” – Oppong Nkrumah blasts NDC gov’t 

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has fired shots at the John Mahama-led government over plans to purchase two jets.

According to Oppong Nkrumah, he was shocked that the Mahama government, which claims not to have fiscal space, now has space to buy two new executive jets.

He further questioned the government’s fiscal priorities, adding that the focus on new aircraft contradicts claims of fiscal discipline.

Oppong Nkrumah called on the NDC government to prioritise payments to contractors and other pressing domestic obligations.

Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, November 19, Oppong Nkrumah expressed his shock, “You say you don’t have fiscal space, you are doing fiscal discipline. So I was shocked to hear you say that now you have space to buy a new executive jet, two actually.

“You don’t have fiscal space to finish paying the contractors on outstanding projects, but you have fiscal space to buy two executive jets,” he said.

Also, Dominic Nitiwul, the Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, has urged the Mahama government to apologise to Ghanaians and justify the need for new aircraft.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, November 20, Dominic Nitiwul stated, “I keep saying that if there is anybody in this room who knows the needs of the military, I have served them for eight years. I hold the same position I held last year and for the past eight years: it is not in our interest as a country not to have a strategic lift. We need it.”

“The government should own up. You want to buy two – own up, apologise to the people of Ghana, and convince us why you rejected the purchase for the last five years, and today you want to buy two: one long-range and one medium-size,” Nitiwul stated.

Furthermore, Ernest Henry Norgbey, a member of parliament for Ashaiman and a member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has said he does not see the noise about the new jets.

The lawmaker refuted allegations that Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor claims that the GHC13.1 billion for four aircraft and two presidential jets is a misplaced priority.

According to the Ashaiman MP, the criticisms of the aircraft procurement are a mere political rhetoric, adding that Ghana’s current economy provides sufficient fiscal space to retool and strengthen security agencies.

He further dismissed assertions that the government is acting irresponsibly.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, November 20, Ernest Henry Norgbey stated, “The economy, as we speak now, we have everything at stake to make sure all the agencies that were lagging in the previous administration for the past eight years are retooled. We have the know-how and the resources to ensure that these agencies receive what they need”.

“We all understand that the security services must be retooled. I don’t see the hullabaloo about dedicating funds to strengthen them. The economy today is better than it was under the past NPP regime. It may not be 100%, but it is significantly better,” he added.

The MP’s comments come on the back of Finance Minister Ato Forson announcing that the government will commence the procurement of four helicopters and two aircraft for the Ghana Air Force.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mr Forson stated, “The Ghana Air Force will be retooled. Beginning in 2026, the Government of Ghana will initiate procurement processes for the acquisition of four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft. These are expected to be delivered within four years, provided the procurement is finalised in 2026”.

“In 2026, the government will procure two 72-meter Offshore Patrol Vessels equipped with helipads and combat systems. These vessels will enable the Navy to conduct long-endurance patrols, safeguard the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prevent maritime crimes, protect critical offshore infrastructure, and support bunkering and oil field security operations,” he noted.

“I don’t see the hullabaloo about the new jets” – Ashaiman MP

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“I don’t see the hullabaloo about the new jets” – Ashaiman MP

Ernest Henry Norgbey, a member of parliament for Ashaiman and a member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has said he does not see the noise about the new jets.

The lawmaker refuted allegations that Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor claims that the GHC13.1 billion for four aircraft and two presidential jets is a misplaced priority.

According to the Ashaiman MP, the criticisms of the aircraft procurement are a mere political rhetoric, adding that Ghana’s current economy provides sufficient fiscal space to retool and strengthen security agencies.

He further dismissed assertions that the government is acting irresponsibly.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, November 20, Ernest Henry Norgbey stated, “The economy, as we speak now, we have everything at stake to make sure all the agencies that were lagging in the previous administration for the past eight years are retooled. We have the know-how and the resources to ensure that these agencies receive what they need”.

“We all understand that the security services must be retooled. I don’t see the hullabaloo about dedicating funds to strengthen them. The economy today is better than it was under the past NPP regime. It may not be 100%, but it is significantly better,” he added.

Also, Dominic Nitiwul, the Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, has urged the Mahama government to apologise to Ghanaians and justify the need for new aircraft.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, November 20, Dominic Nitiwul stated, “I keep saying that if there is anybody in this room who knows the needs of the military, I have served them for eight years. I hold the same position I held last year and for the past eight years: it is not in our interest as a country not to have a strategic lift. We need it.”

“The government should own up. You want to buy two – own up, apologise to the people of Ghana, and convince us why you rejected the purchase for the last five years, and today you want to buy two: one long-range and one medium-size,” Nitiwul stated.

The MP’s comments come on the back of Finance Minister Ato Forson announcing that the government will commence the procurement of four helicopters and two aircraft for the Ghana Air Force.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mr Forson stated, “The Ghana Air Force will be retooled. Beginning in 2026, the Government of Ghana will initiate procurement processes for the acquisition of four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft. These are expected to be delivered within four years, provided the procurement is finalised in 2026”.

“In 2026, the government will procure two 72-meter Offshore Patrol Vessels equipped with helipads and combat systems. These vessels will enable the Navy to conduct long-endurance patrols, safeguard the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prevent maritime crimes, protect critical offshore infrastructure, and support bunkering and oil field security operations,” he noted.

NAIMOS operations to be reviewed following tragic accident – Lands Ministry

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NAIMOS operations to be reviewed following tragic accident – Lands Ministry

Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia, the Director of Public Relations at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has said the operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) will be reviewed.

According to Ms Mawuenyefia, the Lands minister has stated the need to reassess NAIMOS’s mode of operations following the tragic accident.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, November 20, Ms Mawuenyefia stated, “The Minister has mentioned that we are going to look at it. We are going to review. For now, the cause is an accident; we do not suspect any foul play.

Today, when the Minister met with the team, he mentioned that we probably need to review the modus operandi, so that is going to be done,” she stated.

Her comments come following the NAIMOS team’s involvement in a tragic accident on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

According to reports, one military officer has been confirmed dead, with two policemen and an immigration officer in critical condition following the tragic accident.

The tragic accident occurred in the late hours of Wednesday when the team was heading to Obuasi after an operation at a concession in Anyankyerim.

Eyewitnesses revealed that NAIMOS vehicles somersaulted between the Anyankyerim community and the Airport Road.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, confirming the news, took to his social media post on X and stated, “I have received a briefing on the tragic accident involving members of the NAIMOS Task Force in the Obuasi Municipality. The incident has resulted in the unfortunate loss of one life, while three others have sustained severe injuries.

I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult moment. Their loss is a loss to the region, and we stand with them in prayer and solidarity”.

His post added, “I also wish the injured officers a swift and complete recovery. The Regional Security Council and the Obuasi Municipal authorities are coordinating with the appropriate agencies to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical attention.

The matter is being investigated to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to guide the necessary interventions. The safety and well-being of all personnel engaged in national assignments remain a priority, and every effort will be made to prevent similar occurrences.

The Ashanti Region stands united in support of the affected officers, their families, and the entire NAIMOS team”.

Meanwhile, the four other officers involved in the accident were initially treated at the Obuasi Government Hospital before being transferred to the Anglogold Obuasi Hospital for further treatment.

SHOCK – Kokrobite couple busted for beating their daughter to death over food

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SHOCK – Kokrobite couple busted for beating their daughter to death over food

A couple have been arrested for allegedly beating their 13-year-old daughter to death over food.  

The information gathered suggests the incident happened at Kokrobite in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

Reports suggest the 13-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her parents, who accused her of eating her younger brother’s food.

The 13-year-old victim has been identified as Celestine and was assaulted by her father, Issah Mohammed, and her stepmother, Yaa Grace.

According to reports, Yaa Grace, the stepmother, informed him of the alleged incident which led to the alleged beating.

Eyewitnesses revealed Issah used a cane, shovel, and cutlass to beat the young girl, resulting in severe internal injuries and locked her in a separate room without food or water, leading to her death the next day.

Reports suggest neighbours reported the suspicious incident to the police, resulting in the couple’s arrest.

Celestine’s biological mother’s relative, Justina Acquah, has revealed that Issah has a long history of abuse.

The body of the victim has been deposited at the Police Hospital for autopsy.

Meanwhile, the Kokrobite District Police Command is investigating the incident.

In related domestic abuse news, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei, the Landlord who was captured in a recent viral video assaulting his wife, and two others, identified as his siblings, have been remanded by the Magistrate Court at DOVVSU for assault and conspiracy to commit a crime.

The three are expected to reappear in court on 3rd December 2025, as the Ghana Police Service intensifies efforts to find the victim and has urged anyone with information about the victim to come forward, promising confidentiality.

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement providing an update, stated, “The Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has remanded accused persons, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei and two others into police custody. The accused, who was captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife, has been charged with Physical Assault, contrary to Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).

The two others, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have also been charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, to wit “threat of harm” contrary to Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), after they attempted attacking a female tenant, they suspected of recording and circulating the viral video”.

“All three have been remanded into police custody to reappear before the court on 3rd December 2025.

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“The charges couldn’t stand” – Lawyer for Assemblyman in Major Mahama case speaks

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“The charges couldn’t stand” – Lawyer for Assemblyman in Major Mahama case speaks

Lawyer for William Baah, the former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, George Bernard Shaw, has detailed why the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged his client, previously sentenced to life in prison.

According to the lawyer, the evidence presented during the trial did not support the charge of abetment.

The lawyer noted that the charges levelled against his client could not stand because there was no evidence suggesting that the former Assemblyman assisted, helped, encouraged or commanded anybody to commit the murder.

Speaking on Eyewitness News with Sammie Wiafe, “There was no evidence to show that he either assisted, helped, encouraged or commanded anybody to do the unfortunate thing that they did”.

“The charges couldn’t stand. There was a misdirection from the judge… It has been rectified. He’s very free”, he added.

The lawyer further extended condolences to the family of Major Mahama, adding that no one deserved to die through mob action.

According to the lawyer, other accused persons, who faced direct murder charges, were the individuals who inflicted the fatal blows on the late Major Maxwell Mahama.

William Baah, previously sentenced to life for abetting the lynching of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, was acquitted and discharged.

The former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, was freed by the Court of Appeal, which overturned the conviction.

It will be recalled that back in January 2024, a seven-member jury at the High Court in Accra found William Baah and 11 others guilty.

They were found guilty of the 2017 mob lynching of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama.

William Baah was convicted of abetment of murder.

The eleven others were convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. Eight were additionally found guilty of murder.

Bismarck Donkor and Bismarck Abanga, two accused were were acquitted and discharged.

According to reports, a three-member panel, in a unanimous judgment, ruled that Justice Mariama Owusu, a Supreme Court Justice, then, as a High Court judge, misdirected the jury, resulting in a wrongful guilty verdict.

The court cited that the misdirection was so fundamental that “the jury would not have returned a verdict of guilt if they had been properly directed.”

The Appeal Court further revealed that the High Court erred by relying only on cautioned statements from two accused persons.

 “The Judge was bound to disregard the incriminating statements when directing the jury”, the court stated.

The Appeal Court added that the errors were grave enough to nullify the conviction of the former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah.

Meanwhile, a video has been shared on social media of the moment former Assemblyman for Denkyira Obuasi was captured leaving the courthouse after he was acquitted and discharged after previously being sentenced to life in prison.

In a viral video shared on Facebook by GH One on Thursday, November 20, 2025, William Baah, the former assemblyman and another individual were seen wearing white shirts and black trousers.

William Baah was bathed in a white powder substance smeared on their heads to indicate their victory.

They were also escorted by prison officers while cameramen followed behind.

“I was robbed” – Oliver Barker-Vormawor cries out

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“I was robbed” – Oliver Barker-Vormawor cries out

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist and private legal practitioner, has announced he was robbed near the Achimota Overhead on Wednesday, November 20.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, he lost several valuable items in the Achimota robbery incident.

In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor wrote, “Not less than 30 minutes ago, I was robbed near Achimota Overhead”.

He further went on to list his items stolen, “My MacBook, iPad, Google pixel 9, Cash of 9500, Credit cards, House key, 2 Wallets, Sony Headphones, Books. All gone! Hmmm”

A few hours later, Barker-Vormawor shared an update on the robbery, revealing that his Google Pixel had been found, but with the phone screen damaged.

According to him, the phone might have fallen when the robber was escaping.

He wrote, “Google Pixel found. Must have fallen when he was running. But car tyres got to it first!”.

The private lawyer further shared another post commending Detective Chief Inspector Victor Mensah of the Achimota Police Station.

Vormawor wrote, “I want to commend Detective Chief Inspector Victor Mensah of the Achimota Police Station.

It’s heartwarming when a Police Officer shows that much empathy and concern when you report a matter”.

In related news, Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s Democracy Hub and its partners have filed a defamation suit against the leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako (Cheddar).

The Democracy Hub and its members, including lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, have sued Nana Kwame Bediako over his comments suggesting the September 2024#SayNoGalamsey protest was funded by a major political party.

Nana Kwame Bediako, in a video shared on his social media on September 25, 2024, alleged that the #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and the  #FixTheCountry protest are all machinations of a political party.

Cheddar in the video stated, “Well, let me tell you something: all of these protests and demonstrations that have been organised in this country in the past year or two are organised by one of the duopolies. It is the same politician, and I said it.

I am not going to mention names, but you know that Julorbi and Fix The Country were fixed by one of the existing parties. We cannot do this to ourselves and destroy this country because of a politician’s personal interest or a party’s interest”.

He further added, “Please, Ghana, do your research. The people in front of all these demonstrations, some of them have treason charges.

Ask, find out who is sponsoring them for the mobilisation and all the things that happened. This is not about galamsey; this is about political interest”, he stated.

In their suit filed, the Democracy Hub is requesting the court declare that the allegation by Cheddar is defamatory and also urging the court to order him to apologise and retract his remarks, also to pay damages for ruining their reputation.

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“My client has not been served” – Lawyer for Ken Ofori-Atta reveals

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“My client has not been served” – Lawyer for Ken Ofori-Atta reveals

Frank Davies, the Legal counsel for embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed his client has not been served with any court summons.

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta has served the country, and he is committed to fulfilling his civic obligations.

Speaking on the matter in an interview with Accra-based Joy FM on November 20, 2025, Frank Davies stated, “He has served this country before. If he is notified, he knows what to do under my guidance. But as we speak, he has not been served”.

However, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that the former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others will be arraigned before the court on Monday, 24 November 2025.

According to the OSP, they will seek necessary court orders for the service of the charge sheet on the fugitives who are outside Ghana.

The OSP in a statement on X stated, “Court case update

The Republic v Kenneth Ofori-Atta & 7 Ors.

Accused persons will be arraigned before the court on Monday, 24 November 2025.

The Prosecution will seek the necessary court orders for service of the charge sheet on the fugitives who are outside of the jurisdiction”.

The OSP further gave a breakdown of the counts facing the 8 suspects in the SML prosecution. Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1)is facing 28 counts, Ernest Darko Akore (A2) is facing 12 counts, Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3) is facing 39 counts, Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4) is facing 10 counts, Isaac Crentsil (A5) is facing 19 counts, Kwadwo Damoah (A6) is facing 8 counts, Evans Adusei (A7) is facing 19 counts, and finally SML (A8) is facing 18 counts.

Meanwhile, Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is gambling with charges levelled against former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others in the SML case.

Lawyer Kpebu raised concerns over the charges filed by the OSP, describing the charges as questionable.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, he does not trust the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng after he allowed Ofori-Atta to escape the country.

Speaking on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, November 18, Kpebu stated, “Kissi Agyebeng allowed Ofori-Atta to escape, so I cannot trust him. If you look at some of the charges he has filed, he’s deliberately gambling with financial loss. Financial loss is not part of the OSP’s mandate.

“Now you’re going to use this case to gamble. If you get to the court and it says no, as for financial loss, it’s too huge. What are you going to do? Is it part of the ploy to gamble?”

He added, “I don’t trust the charges at all. I cannot trust Kissi Agyebeng; he once worked for Ofori-Atta. Ofori-Atta is his formal client. Kissi worked for Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko. Same circle. Ask if Kissi Agyebeng ever attended a meeting with Ofori-Atta, and that man is going to prosecute Ofori-Atta, aaahbaai, what a joke.”

Watch as ex-Assemblyman walks free after being acquitted in the Major Mahama murder case

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Watch as ex-Assemblyman walks free after being acquitted in the Major Mahama murder case

A video has been shared on social media of the moment former Assemblyman for Denkyira Obuasi was captured leaving the courthouse after he was acquitted and discharged after previously being sentenced to life in prison.

In a viral video shared on Facebook by GH One on Thursday, November 20, 2025, William Baah, the former assemblyman and another individual were seen wearing white shirts and black trousers.

William Baah was bathed in a white powder substance smeared on their heads to indicate their victory.

They were also escorted by prison officers while cameramen followed behind.

William Baah, previously sentenced to life for abetting the lynching of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, has been acquitted and discharged.

William Baah, the former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, was freed by the Court of Appeal, which overturned the conviction.

It will be recalled that back in January 2024, a seven-member jury at the High Court in Accra found William Baah and 11 others guilty.

They were found guilty of the 2017 mob lynching of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama.

William Baah was convicted of abetment of murder.

The eleven others were convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. Eight were additionally found guilty of murder.

Bismark Donkor and Bismarck Abanga, two accused were were acquitted and discharged.

According to reports, a three-member panel, in a unanimous judgment, ruled that Justice Mariama Owusu, a Supreme Court Justice, then, as a High Court judge, misdirected the jury, resulting in a wrongful guilty verdict.

The court cited that the misdirection was so fundamental that “the jury would not have returned a verdict of guilt if they had been properly directed.”

The Appeal Court further revealed that the High Court erred by relying only on cautioned statements from two accused persons.

 “The Judge was bound to disregard the incriminating statements when directing the jury”, the court stated.

The Appeal Court added that the errors were grave enough to nullify the conviction of the former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah.

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“This is evidence of a transformed economy”– NDC MP says as he storms parliament with rice and oil

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“This is evidence of a transformed economy”– NDC MP says as he storms parliament with rice and oil

Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, the Member of Parliament for Hohoe, stormed parliament during the 2026 Budget debate with some food items.

The Hohoe MP, during the proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, showed off a 5kg bag of Abena rice and a bottle of cooking oil to support his argument.

According to the Hohoe MP, he made the decision to personally visit the market to purchase some items, as the minority in parliament has claimed that there is rising food inflation.

He asserted that his move was to display evidence of a transformed economy under the NDC-led Mahama government.

Speaking on the floor while displaying the bag of rice and the oil, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo detailed, “Yesterday, Mr Speaker, because I’m a bachelor, I went to the market and I was able to buy what they were talking about.

Last year, this rice, which is Abena rice, was sold at GH¢164, just last year Christmas. This Frytol cooking oil, Mr Speaker, was sold at GH¢60. Yesterday, just yesterday, Mr Speaker, I bought this rice for GH¢99, and this oil for GH¢39”.

He added, “This is evidence of the economy that we have transformed, from the junk status they left it in, to the status we have moved it to”.

“Mr Speaker, I heard one of our senior colleagues talk about food inflation, that people are not able to buy,” Tsekpo said.

In related news, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has listed fufu and soup, along with kenkey and fried fish, among the top 20 contributors to inflation.

Dr Iddrisu Alhassan, the Government Statistician, speaking at a press briefing in Accra, stated, “For the first time since June 2021, Ghana has achieved single-digit inflation. This means that the rate at which prices of goods and services are increasing has slowed significantly”.

“We’ve seen improvements across food, transport, and housing categories, key indicators of household welfare.” Dr. Alhassan

The GSS list top 20 contributors to inflation comprises “Herrings -Smoked, Plantain (Green), Cinema/Cultural Services, Cooked rice, Charcoal, Ginger, vegetable oil, Tomato Paste, electricity, Re-Sold Tap Water In Buckets/Barrels/Jerrycans, beef, Cassava – Kokonte/Dough, fish, Kenkey With Fried Fish, onions (Large), bread, accommodation (hotel), fufu and soup, yam, Public/Private Secondary School Fees (SSS)”.

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“388 Ghanaians in US detention since January” – Ablakwa

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“388 Ghanaians in US detention since January” – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has informed Parliament that 388 Ghanaians have been in detention in the US since January 2025.

Ablakwa revealed that 388 Ghanaians are in detention on immigration-related charges, with 120 awaiting final decision.

According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, 169 Ghanaians have been deported from the U.S. since January 2025, with 120 more awaiting final deportation.

He further clarified that Ghana has not requested any monetary or material support from the U.S. for accepting these deportees.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Ablakwa stated, “388 Ghanaians have been in detention since January this year on immigration-related charges. Of this number, 120 are awaiting final decisions by the Board of Immigration Appeals. 49 have exhausted all legal processes and await final deportation arrangements.”

“As of today, per the Ministry’s records, 169 Ghanaians have been deported to Ghana since January 2025. Of this number, 90 arrived in Ghana unaccompanied on commercial flights, and 66 on chartered, controlled flights supervised by ICE agents,” the Minister added.

Alabkwa further revealed that Ghana did not ask for a cent before accepting US West African deportees.

According to him, Ghana did not ask the United States for any money or material support in connection with its decision to receive some third-party deportees.

He revealed that Ghana accepted the West African nationals based on humanitarian and Pan-African reasons.

“The government of Ghana has not requested any monetary support, logistical support, any material support for this intervention. The understanding is purely on humanitarian grounds.”

“We are Pan-Africanists. These are fellow West Africans who are in distress, being detained, being treated shabbily, without dignity, and we cannot look on as Kwame Nkrumah’s Ghana,” he told Parliament.

“In any case, under the ECOWAS protocols, West African nationals do not need visas to travel, and in the spirit of regional integration, they can enter Ghana without visas and stay here for at least 90 days. So, Mr Speaker, this decision we made was purely on humanitarian grounds and Pan-African grounds, and we did not ask for a cent from Trump’s America,” he stressed.

Ablakwa further assured, “Mr Speaker, I wish to assure this House that in all matters involving the admission of persons under special circumstances, the requisite security assessments and inter-agency clearances are undertaken by competent authorities.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proceeds only on the express directives of the President, the collective advice of these agencies, and in full compliance with the procedures governing such engagements,” he said.

Ablakwa further touched on Ghana’s long history of offering refuge on humanitarian grounds, citing refugees from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Côte d’Ivoire and others over the years.

“Ghana has, over the decades, maintained our enviable track record as a bastion of peace and stability despite our friendly and humanitarian posture, which is a vindication of the thorough background checks, security assessments, and safety protocols we have enforced over the years.

“The ministry continues to work closely with the relevant national security and immigration agencies to ensure that all individuals admitted under such arrangements are handled in strict accordance with established procedures and that Ghana’s security and public safety are upheld at all times,” he added.

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Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire can co-host a World Cup in future – Sports Minister

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Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire can co-host a World Cup in future – Sports Minister

Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, has confidently stated that Ghana, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire are capable of co-hosting the FIFA World Cup in the future.

According to Kofi Adams, as FIFA has adopted three countries hosting the FIFA World Cup, starting with the USA, Mexico and Canada, Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire can also bid for the right to host in future.

Speaking to the media, Kofi Adams stated, “They [FIFA] are beginning to adopt a number of nations doing it, so maybe who knows, the next one would be Ghana, Nigeria, and then Côte d’Ivoire coming together to also host the World Cup, and it will be good”.

“With the level of infrastructure His Excellency John Mahama want us to do, I believe that we, together with Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, who have already invested quite a lot because they hosted AFCON not too long ago”.

“We can also ask for that right”, he added.

Meanwhile, the last time Ghana hosted a major competition was the African Games in 2024, which was actually scheduled for 2023.

The African Games, held from March 8 to 23, 2024, drew public criticism over its expenditure of more than $195 million on infrastructure and an additional $46 million reportedly needed for operational costs.

This has now led to President John Mahama ordering the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit into the finances of the 13th African Games held in Accra in 2023.

This follows the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on the organisation and management of the 13th All-Africa Games.

John Mahama’s directive forms part of efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and value for money in the use of public funds.

The Auditor-General is expected to scrutinise all financial and operational aspects of the Games.

The forensic audit is expected to cover procurement and contracting, financial management, project delivery, asset utilisation, and institutional oversight.

In related news, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reminded football fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament in the U.S that their match-day ticket are not visas.

According to Marco Rubio, match day tickets do not guarantee football fans admission into the U.S.

He revealed that the US will prioritise visa interviews for ticket-holding fans.

Rubio noted that fans who secure priority status could get an interview date within six to eight weeks, instead of waiting many months.

The last two World Cups in Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022) saw a match ticket automatically generate a Fan ID used like a visa; the US, however, will not adopt the same system.

Speaking at the White House on Monday, Marco Rubio stated, “Your ticket is not a visa; it doesn’t guarantee admission to the US,” Rubio said. “We’re going to do the same vetting as anybody else would get. The only difference here is we’re moving them up in the queue.”

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Denkyira Obuasi Assemblyman sentenced to life in Major Mahama murder case freed

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Denkyira Obuasi Assemblyman sentenced to life in Major Mahama murder case freed

The Denkyira Obuasi Assemblyman, previously sentenced to life for abetting the lynching of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, has been acquitted and discharged.

William Baah, the former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, was freed by the Court of Appeal, which overturned the conviction.

It will be recalled that back in January 2024, a seven-member jury at the High Court in Accra found William Baah and 11 others guilty.

They were found guilty of the 2017 mob lynching of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama.

William Baah was convicted of abetment of murder.

The eleven others were convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. Eight were additionally found guilty of murder.

Bismark Donkor and Bismarck Abanga, two accused were were acquitted and discharged.

According to reports, a three-member panel, in a unanimous judgment, ruled that Justice Mariama Owusu, a Supreme Court Justice, then, as a High Court judge, misdirected the jury, resulting in a wrongful guilty verdict.

The court cited that the misdirection was so fundamental that “the jury would not have returned a verdict of guilt if they had been properly directed.”

The Appeal Court further revealed that the High Court erred by relying only on cautioned statements from two accused persons.

 “The Judge was bound to disregard the incriminating statements when directing the jury”, the court stated.

The Appeal Court added that the errors were grave enough to nullify the conviction of the former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah.

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“Let’s have a national debate” – Kwabena Agyepong challenges fellow NPP flagbearer candidates

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“Let’s have a national debate” – Kwabena Agyepong challenges fellow NPP flagbearer candidates

Kwabena Agyepong, a NPP flagbearer candidate, has challenged his fellow presidential hopefuls to engage in a nationally televised debate.

According to Kwabena Agyepong, Ghanaians deserve the debate to be able to make an informed decision based on policies, priorities, character, and track record.

Kwabena Agyepong emphasised that leadership should go beyond popularity contests.

He noted that Ghana needs a leader who will have transformative ideas and has shown commitment to deliver results.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on the AM Show, Kwabena Agyepong stated, “And that’s why I have even challenged my other four colleagues that we should have a nationally public-sized debate.

Ghanaians and our party people deserve to make an informed choice. That informed choice will be based on our policy differences, our priorities, our character, and our record. That should be scrutinised.”

“We need somebody who’s got transformative ideas, somebody who has shown that he’s prepared to work for results,” he added.

However, Irene Naa Torshie, the former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), has told NPP delegates that the former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, will appeal more to Gen Z girls.

Naa Torshie quizzed the NPP delegates, if Kennedy Agyapong, a tall, nice man with a flat tummy, is placed side by side with Asiedu Nketia in an election, who would appeal more to Gen Z girls and more?

Speaking in a video shared on social media during his campaign events in the Central Region, Naa Torshie stated, “People are saying that if you bring Ken, we would vote for you. So, what do we have to do? For the Central Region, if you vote for someone else, people will laugh at you.

“I’m from the Greater Accra Region, and my people and I have decided that we are going to vote for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong… what about you?” she asked.

“Maybe there is something you might not like about him. But when Kennedy, the man that he is, stands — a tall, nice man with a flat tummy and American English — and you look at Asiedu Nketiah with his shoulder pad, who would Gen Z girls vote for during an election?” she quizzed.

Meanwhile, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a bold declaration even before the party elects its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.

According to Justin Kodua, the NPP come December 2028 will surely return to power.

He highlighted that the NPP will work out all their differences before the 2028 elections.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, boldly delcared, “We have more than two years to preach to Ghanaians, our record, to preach to Ghanaians what the NPP stand for, and I can assure you, issues of apathy, issues of reconciliation, all will be addressed, and InshaAllah, come December 7, 2028, the NPP will surely come back to power”.

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OSP must remain, but Kissi Agyebeng and his errand boys must be sacked – Kpebu

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OSP must remain, but Kissi Agyebeng and his errand boys must be sacked – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for the sacking of Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, and two senior officials, Sammy Darko and Albert Akurugu, from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

According to Martin Kpebu, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) must remain, but Kissi Agyebeng and his errand boys must be sacked.

Lawyer Kpebu added that he has no confidence in the Special Prosecutor’s ability to successfully prosecute the former finance minister and the seven others charged in the controversial revenue assurance contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

Speaking on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, November 18, Kpebu stated, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor should stay, but Kissi Agyebeng must go. Albert Akurugu and Sammy Darko should get out of that office. Sammy Darko runs errands for Kissi Agyebeng. If Kissi Agyebeng is leaving, his right men must follow him.

“They will be moles if left there. Kissi Agyebeng has to go; we can never trust him. You see the number one suspect and you allow him to escape,” he argued.

Also, Martin Kpebu has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is gambling with charges levelled against former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others in the SML case.

Lawyer Kpebu raised concerns over the charges filed by the OSP, describing the charges as questionable.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, he does not trust the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng after he allowed Ofori-Atta to escape the country.

Lawyer Kpebu stated, “Kissi Agyebeng allowed Ofori-Atta to escape, so I cannot trust him. If you look at some of the charges he has filed, he’s deliberately gambling with financial loss. Financial loss is not part of the OSP’s mandate.

“Now you’re going to use this case to gamble. If you get to the court and it says no, as for financial loss, it’s too huge. What are you going to do? Is it part of the ploy to gamble?”

He added, “I don’t trust the charges at all. I cannot trust Kissi Agyebeng; he once worked for Ofori-Atta. Ofori-Atta is his formal client. Kissi worked for Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko. Same circle. Ask if Kissi Agyebeng ever attended a meeting with Ofori-Atta, and that man is going to prosecute Ofori-Atta, aaahbaai, what a joke.”

His comments come following the OSP formally charging Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences.

In a short statement on X on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the OSP stated, “ The OSP this morning formally charged former Minister for Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences”.

Meanwhile,  Martin Kpebu has threatened to initiate the removal of the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng if he fails to immediately freeze assets related to the terminated SML contract.

Speaking on TV3’s Key Point, Lawyer Kpebu stated, If the OSP doesn’t take immediate steps to freeze Ken Ofori-Atta’s assets, I will present a petition for his removal from office.

Three battling for their lives after brutal dispute over ‘galamsey fees’

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Three battling for their lives after brutal dispute over ‘galamsey fees’

Three individuals are said to be battling for their lives following a brutal crash between a group of men and some illegal miners (galamseyers) at Aboboye.

Reports suggest the incident occurred at Aboboye, a galamsey community in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region.

According to the information gathered, the men, numbering six, stormed Tarkwa on Saturday, November 15, claiming to be acting on the orders of the Twifo Praso District NADMO Director to extort money from illegal miners.

The six men demanded 20,000 cedis from the illegal miners, but the galamseyers, citing poor business, offered to pay only 2000 cedis, which led to the disagreement.

The confrontation escalated after the men started setting pumping machines and other mining equipment on the site ablaze.

Three of the six men were severely injured and rushed to the nearby hospital for treatment, and were later arrested by police while the other three bolted.

Isaac Yawson, the Twifo Atimorkwa DCE, in his reaction, accused the NADMO Director and his associates of unauthorised and galamsey operations across the district.

He further confirmed that the six men linked to the District NADMO Director tried to extort money from the illegal miners, leading to the violent clash.

In related news, The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) team was involved in a tragic accident on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

According to reports, one military officer has been confirmed dead, with two policemen and an immigration officer in critical condition following the tragic accident.

The tragic accident occurred in the late hours of Wednesday when the team was heading to Obuasi after an operation at a concession in Anyankyerim.

Eyewitnesses revealed that NAIMOS vehicles somersaulted between the Anyankyerim community and the Airport Road.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, confirming the news, took to his social media post on X and stated, “I have received a briefing on the tragic accident involving members of the NAIMOS Task Force in the Obuasi Municipality. The incident has resulted in the unfortunate loss of one life, while three others have sustained severe injuries.

I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult moment. Their loss is a loss to the region, and we stand with them in prayer and solidarity”.

His post added, “I also wish the injured officers a swift and complete recovery. The Regional Security Council and the Obuasi Municipal authorities are coordinating with the appropriate agencies to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical attention.

The matter is being investigated to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to guide the necessary interventions. The safety and well-being of all personnel engaged in national assignments remain a priority, and every effort will be made to prevent similar occurrences.

The Ashanti Region stands united in support of the affected officers, their families, and the entire NAIMOS team”.

One GAF applicant busted with forged document during El Wak recruitment

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One GAF applicant busted with forged document during El Wak recruitment

One individual has been arrested with a forged document during the ongoing military recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Stadium.

The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the news of the arrest.

The Director of Protocol for the Ghana Armed Forces, Colonel Evelyn Asamoah, revealed on Thursday, November 20, 2025, that the suspect will be dealt with in line with established procedures.

Also, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), William Agyapong, together with members of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, led by James Agalga, have visited the El Wak Stadium to monitor the recruitment exercise.

This comes after GAF, in a press statement on Monday, November 17, 2025, signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin (Ghana Navy), Acting Director General of Public Relations, also announced the resumption of its recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region.

According to GAF, its recruitment exercise resumes beginning Thursday, November 20, 2025.

They also announced that the screening process will be placed in eight sub-centres within five key locations in Accra.

Meanwhile, Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, the Acting Director-General of the Department of Public Relations of the GAF, has provided an update on the victims of last Wednesday’s stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium.

According to Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, three out of the five patients initially admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)  have been moved to another ward.

Speaking in an Interview on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, November 17, Captain Arhin explained, “The injured are doing well, they are at the hospital, and they are receiving the best of care. On the day of the incident, we had five people in the ICU. As we speak, three of them are doing well and they have been moved to another ward”.

“On the day of the incident, 29 people were brought to the hospital. As we speak now, we have about 16 currently there. Others are all receiving care, some have been discharged, and they have gone home, and they are getting the best of care. We are praying that we do not lose another life, so we are giving them all the best that we can,” she added.

She further revealed that GAF is taking all the financial burden at the 37 Military Hospital, covering the full medical cost of all victims with support from the government.

“37 Hospital is taking the full bill of anybody that comes there with any form of accident related to the stampede, and for that matter, the government,” Captain Arhin assured.

“My gov’t position is that marriage is between a man and a woman” – Mahama declares

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“My gov’t position is that marriage is between a man and a woman” – Mahama declares

President John Dramani Mahama has boldly told leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana that his government’s position on LGBTQ is that marriage is between a man and a woman.

According to John Mahama, a person’s gender is determined at birth, adding that the family is the foundation of our nation.

He added that there is no question what Ghanaians believe in.

Mahama also made a definitive statement on the pending Anti-LGBTQ legislation, declaring that he will assent to the bill if it is passed by Parliament.

President Mahama stated that if the Christian Council want a position in his government, marriage is between a man and a woman.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama stated, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done. If the Parliament of the people of Ghana endorses the bill, votes on it, and passes it, and it comes to me as President, I will sign it”.

“A person’s gender is determined at birth, and the family is the foundation of our nation. That is our position. So, there are no questions or equivocations about what we believe,” President Mahama noted.

He added, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done”.

Also, Speaker Bagbin, on the floor of Parliament, explained that the bill, which was first introduced during the Eighth Parliament, had to be reintroduced in the Ninth Parliament.

He detailed that parliamentary procedures do not allow for the automatic transfer of unpassed legislation between sessions.

Speaker Bagbin highlighted that the legislative process encountered some setbacks with the former president’s refusal to assent to the bill, and also debates over whether the current administration should adopt it as a government-sponsored bill.

However, the Speaker explained that both the Majority and Minority sides have shown strong bipartisan support.

He further indicated that President Mahama is willing to give assent once it is passed.

Alban Bagbin stated, “We understand the expectations and the passion surrounding this bill”.

“What we are doing is to ensure that when it is passed, it will stand the test of time and be implemented effectively.”

Meanwhile, the Anti-LBGTQ bill under the former Akufo-Addo government faced several lawsuits filed against the bill, leading to a delay in its signing.

Eventually, the bill, which became a burden for the previous government, remained just a bill and was not passed into law before Akufo-Addo left power.

The bill sought to criminalise Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ+) activities in Ghana, was passed by the 8th Parliament, but remained unsigned before the 8th Parliament was dissolved.

Furthermore, conversations and discussions about the controversial anti-LBGTQ bill have resurfaced under the John Mahama government.

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Ghana did not ask for a cent before accepting US deportees – Ablakwa

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Ghana did not ask for a cent before accepting US deportees – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has told Parliament that Ghana did not ask for a cent before accepting US West African deportees

According to him, Ghana did not ask the United States for any money or material support in connection with its decision to receive some third-party deportees.

He revealed that Ghana accepted the West African nationals based on humanitarian and Pan-African reasons.

Addressing the House on November 19, 2025, Ablakwa stated, “We are Pan-Africanists and these are our fellow West Africans who are in distress of being detained, being treated shabbily without dignity, and we cannot look on as Kwame Nkrumah’s Ghana,” he said.

“We are saying that Ghana is your home, and you can come here.

“In any case, under the ECOWAS protocols, West African nationals do not need visas to travel, and in the spirit of regional integration, they can enter Ghana without visas and stay here for at least 90 days. So, Mr Speaker, this decision we made was purely on humanitarian grounds and Pan-African grounds, and we did not ask for a cent from Trump’s America,” he stressed.

Ablakwa further assured, “Mr Speaker, I wish to assure this House that in all matters involving the admission of persons under special circumstances, the requisite security assessments and inter-agency clearances are undertaken by competent authorities.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proceeds only on the express directives of the President, the collective advice of these agencies, and in full compliance with the procedures governing such engagements,” he said.

Ablakwa further touched on Ghana’s long history of offering refuge on humanitarian grounds, citing refugees from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Côte d’Ivoire and others over the years.

“Ghana has, over the decades, maintained our enviable track record as a bastion of peace and stability despite our friendly and humanitarian posture, which is a vindication of the thorough background checks, security assessments, and safety protocols we have enforced over the years.

“The ministry continues to work closely with the relevant national security and immigration agencies to ensure that all individuals admitted under such arrangements are handled in strict accordance with established procedures and that Ghana’s security and public safety are upheld at all times,” he added.

In related news, A video has gone viral of Immigration officers forcibly dragging a Sierra Leonean woman who was part of the 20 West African nationals deported from the US.

In the viral video shared on X, immigration officials were seen dragging a woman on the floor out of a hotel in Ogbojo, Accra.

Reports suggest the incident happened at the Vicsem Hotel in Ogbojo, a suburb of Accra.

The US deportees were scheduled to be repatriated to their respective countries.

The Sierra Leonean woman who is alleged to be a registered nurse and who lived in the United States for 35 years.

According to the information gathered, the woman pleaded with officials to remain in Ghana as she claimed to have no relatives in Sierra Leone.

The Immigration officers declined her appeal; however, reports suggest she suffered an asthma attack during the confrontation with the officers.

The US deportees were brought into Ghana as part of an arrangement with the United States.

Anas wins Tseado land case in a 5-0 Supreme Court decision

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Anas wins Tseado land case in a 5-0 Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court, in its unanimous judgment, has ruled in favour of ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in the 9-year Tseado landmark land case.

The Apex court, in a 5–0 ruling, overturned an Accra High Court and Court of Appeal decision in a landmark land case in favour of Anas.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas had lost the land case twice at the Accra High Court and a subsequent appeal at the Court of Appeal.

The ace investigative journalist finally won the case after over nine years of waiting.

The Supreme Court ruling affirms that Anas lawfully acquired his Tseaddo land through a customary grant in 2005.

The land situated at East La Dadekotopon led to one Adolph Tetteh Adjei and Anas Aremeyaw and one Holy Quaye engaged in a legal tussel.

One of the land litigants filed a writ at the Accra High Court and pleaded with the court for a declaration of damages for trespass, recovery of possession, and to injunct and restrain Anas from further trespassing on the land.

Justice Gyimah, presiding over the case at the High Court, threw out Anas’s suit seeking an order of the court to dismiss the suit on the ground that it was an abuse of process.

According to Joy News, “The Supreme Court, in a decisive decision, ruled that Anas’s 2005 customary land grant is valid and superior; the respondent’s 2015 registered title is void, perverse, and cancelled.

It added that the Hillsview Development’s root of title was illegal as it relied on a single trustee in violation of Act 106.

The Supreme Court justices upheld that Anas’s 2005 customary land grant was valid, lawful, and supported by overwhelming evidence”.

Also, the Law Platform stated, “In application of the Trustees (Incorporation) Act, 1962 [Act 106] and customary grant law, the Supreme Court held that the transer of interest in portions Tse Addo land to the grantors of Adolph Tetteh, Respondent in the matter and also the Respondent himself did not extinguish the interest of the Ataa Tawiah Tsinaiatse and Numo Families and the customary grant made to Anas.

The Court, in admirable clarity and elegance, given the chequered history of the case, reinforced the position of the law that due registration of land is subject to vitiating elements of mistake, fraud and pre-existing interests and rights over land. The Court in this case also reiterated the displeasure of the law in transactions over land during the pendency of litigation”.

Ken Ofori-Atta, 7 others to be arraigned before court on November 24

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Ken Ofori-Atta, 7 others to be arraigned before court on November 24

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that the former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others will be arraigned before the court on Monday, 24 November 2025.

According to the OSP, they will seek necessary court orders for the service of the charge sheet on the fugitives who are outside Ghana.

The OSP in a statement on X stated, “Court case update

The Republic v Kenneth Ofori-Atta & 7 Ors.

Accused persons will be arraigned before the court on Monday, 24 November 2025.

The Prosecution will seek the necessary court orders for service of the charge sheet on the fugitives who are outside of the jurisdiction”.

The OSP further gave a breakdown of the counts facing the 8 suspects in the SML prosecution. Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1)is facing 28 counts, Ernest Darko Akore (A2) is facing 12 counts, Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3) is facing 39 counts, Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4) is facing 10 counts, Isaac Crentsil (A5) is facing 19 counts, Kwadwo Damoah (A6) is facing 8 counts, Evans Adusei (A7) is facing 19 counts, and finally SML (A8) is facing 18 counts

The OSP in a post another post on X further detailed, “The Republic V Kenneth Ofori-Atta and 7 others

All you need to know;

Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1) was the Minister of Finance at all material times in relation to him.

Ernest Darko Akore (A2) was the Chef de Cabinet of Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1) in his capacity as the Minister of Finance at all material times in relation to him.

Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3) was the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him.

Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4) was the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him. Isaac Crentsil (A5) was the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him.

Kwadwo Damoah (A6) was the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him. Evans Adusei (A7) is the Chief Executive, beneficial owner, and controlling mind of SML (A8).

SML (A8) is a company registered in Ghana (formerly known as Strategic Mobilisation Enhancement Limited).

The Accused Persons conspired to set up and did perform acts in furtherance of the conspiracy to set up a criminal enterprise of directly and indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain unfair advantage for SML (A8) in the award of procurement contracts for transaction audit services, external price verification services, measurement audit of downstream petroleum products, upstream petroleum audit services, and minerals audit services purportedly by the Government of Ghana, acting through the Ministry of Finance and Ghana Revenue Authority.

The criminal enterprise was commenced in 2017 by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Evans Adusei (A7), and SML (A8), with the other Accused Persons joining the adventure at various times. The criminal enterprise was characterised by no genuine need for contracting SML (A8) for the obligations it purported to perform, and the contracts were secured for SML (A8) through self-serving patronage, sponsorship, and promotion by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Ernest Darko Akore (A2), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) based on false and unverified claims.

Also, the contracts were attended by the commission of egregious prohibited acts as mandatory statutory prior approvals by Parliament, and the Procurement Authority were wantonly disregarded by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6), who acted with increased emboldened impunity as they freely abused their public offices by using the offices for private benefit.

Further, Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) ensured that there was no established financial management system of monitoring and verification to assure that the Republic was obtaining the value for the money it was paying to SML (8), and the channels of payments of public funds to SML (8) were set on automatic mode by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) detached from actual performance and based on false and unverified claims in wilful oppressive injury to the public.

The actions of Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) created the opportunity for SML (A8) to largely pretend to perform the services under the various contracts – leading to immense financial loss to the Republic of about One Billion Four Hundred and Thirty-Six Million Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-Eight Cedis Fifty-Three Pesewas (GHC1,436,249,828.53).

And had they not been halted by the actions of three petitioners who lodged a complaint with the Office of the Special Prosecutor in December 2023 against the criminal enterprise; corruption and corruption-related investigations conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor between 20 December 2023 and 3 October 2025; Government intervention of temporarily suspending performance of the purported services in early January 2024; and a directive by the President of the Republic on 31 October 2025 for the termination of all the public contracts awarded to SML (A8) by the Ministry of Finance and Ghana Revenue Authority – the Accused Persons also intended that a further estimated Two Billion Seven Hundred and Ninety-Nine Million Six Hundred and Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Four United States Dollars Seventy-One Cents (US$2,799,604,864.71) be paid to SML (A8) for a period of five(5) years without the mandatory statutory prior authorisation by Parliament.

The Accused Persons based their actions on their false claims that SML (A8) possessed technical expertise and capability in revenue assurance, and that the technical expertise and capability of SML (A8) had greatly increased revenue for the Republic; and further that  SML (A8) exclusively possessed the only patented and proven technology systems in the world for value chain transaction audits, external price verification, and measurement audit services in the downstream petroleum, upstream petroleum, and minerals sectors.

Based on the above, the Accused Persons have been charged before the Criminal Division of the High Court”, the post concluded.

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Islamic SHS Boys’ prefect dies after a fall from school’s building

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Islamic SHS Boys’ prefect dies after a fall from school’s building

The acting Boys’ Prefect of the Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, identified only as Abass, has died.

According to reports, Abass died after falling from the top floor of the school’s administration block.

The information gathered suggests the tragic incident happened on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

The Islamic SHS Boys’ prefect, after falling during school hours, drew the attention of students and staff who rushed to the scene.

School sources claim Abass had been struggling with suicidal thoughts for some time, but the report claims the administration was unaware of any such intentions.

Reports further suggest the family of Abass, including his mother and uncle, revealed Abass had previously hinted at harming himself, but they assumed he was playing around, leading to them not treating the issue seriously.

The deceased Abass was a Business student in his final year at the Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi.

After falling from he was rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.

His body has since been released to the family and buried according to Islamic teachings.

In related news, Prince Nkrumah, also known as Sir Skinny, an ICT teacher at Ansah Redeemed Basic School in Assin Fosu, has allegedly died by suicide.

According to reports, the ICT Teacher’s suicide is suspected to be over a broken heart.

The information gathered from sources says he took a weedicide after the woman he had supported through nursing school ended their relationship upon graduation.

Prince Nkrumah was found lifeless in his room after failing to report to school.

He was found dead with a note believed to be from him, reportedly asking his family for forgiveness.

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